The next time you attend a U-M meeting or class outside of your unit, introduce yourself to those sitting at your table and ask everyone something about themselves.

The next time you attend a U-M event or meeting outside of your role, sit next to someone you do not know, introduce yourself, and get to know them.

The next time you assist in a conflict resolution with family or friends, focus on actions and behaviors instead of personality flaws.

The next time you approach a group of people engaged in a conversation, try not interrupt them. If you must, use respectful language (e.g., "Excuse me").

The next time that you feel that someone is in conflict with you, ask them if they have a few minutes. Using active listening and open body language, share that you are feeling tension and would like them to share with you. Listen and pause before commenting.

The next time that silence falls on a meeting when comments are expected, ask a participant for their point of view.

Teach someone how to create one to two goals and realistic action plans to reach them.

Teach or create a tutorial for colleagues about a new technology or work process that they will be using.

Teach a Rec & Ed course.

Teach a new hire or intern a unique process that they must understand and follow for their job.