Change is happening all around us — and for many teams, it’s happening fast. While change can drive growth, it can also create stress, confusion, and dips in performance if not managed well. As a leader, your role is key in helping your team stay focused, confident, and resilient.

Below are four practical tips to support your team through times of transition and conveniently they align perfectly with the Blue Card. Remember Blue Card isn’t just for project strategy. 

1. Explain the “Why”

Don’t just tell your team what to do — explain why it matters. Understanding the reason builds trust and increases commitment.

This video introduces you to Mind Mapping, a creativity and problem-solving technique that mimics the brain’s natural way of forming connections to generate innovative ideas. It starts with a central idea, expands through branching prompts, and encourages free associations to uncover non-obvious solutions.

We all know that stimulus fuels the brain, setting off a chain reaction of idea associations and creations that will bring new thoughts and ideas to life.

Sometimes when looking at a challenge we need a reminder about ways we can help ourselves think differently about a business or personal challenge:

1. Mix Up Your Inputs:

Explore books, newsletters, music, and conversations beyond your usual domain. Seek perspectives that challenge your assumptions and push you out of your comfort zone. Look both within and beyond your industry for emerging trends—what patterns connect different fields? How do innovations in one area spark breakthroughs in another? One of my personal favorites is The Non-Obvious Insights Newsletter. 

A Spark Deck is a presentation of your and your team’s most interesting stimulus-mining findings designed to trigger ideas during a create, strategy activation, or problem-solving session. During this short video, you will learn tips for mastering spark decks.