Her Xtreme Dream team "Has been brainstorming and thinking, 'We've got to get out there, '" she said.

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My business story comes from a unique program invented during a brainstorming session with my management team.

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This thought process turns into an incredibly helpful brainstorming method for use with your team.

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In general, are there techniques to broaden their appeal that you have been brainstorming and working on as a team or as individuals?

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When you run brainstorming sessions, make sure the entire team is participating, not just the loudest voices in the room.

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"I've never worked so closely with a team of IBMers from such a wide range of competencies -- and the brainstorming has been amazing, " says Ms. Grantham.

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While employees may prefer being home, these high-tech innovators are trying to create a home-like environment in the workplace to build team spirit and to make room for the synergy that comes with camaraderie and brainstorming.

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