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BusinessWeek had an inside look into how Amdocs, a $3 billion software and services company, runs its “innovation camp.”

Hundreds of employees vied for the 75 camperships. The winners were selected the basis of creativity, originality, and diversity. Nine members were from client companies.

Set in a parkland hotel in northern Israel, the four days of exercises were designed to generate new business opportunities.

Day 1: Mind-expanding activities,” such as learning origami, practicing juggling, studying astronomy, and acting in improvisational theatre. These activities were intended to “jolt people out of their normal thinking routines.”