Select two conflict resolution strategies from the U-M OSCR conflict resolution website. Practice them with family and friends and then use them in your job when you feel comfortable.

Select the appropriate level of vocabulary based on the other person's knowledge. For example, use acronyms if they are familiar, otherwise use the entire term.

Select two to three ethical behaviors of your profession and reflect on the ways you demonstrate them. Ask a colleague for their observations and compare to your reflections.

Seek outside perspectives for input on a new initiative.

Seek opportunities to serve on a U-M task force or innovation team that serves as a pipeline for new initiatives.

Seek opportunities to participate on a organizational-level committee.

Seek insights into improving particular services, processes or systems from your team and colleagues across the university.

Seek feedback from a coach, mentor, or colleagues about one message that you are developing that explains goals and the reasons behind them.

Seek and meet leaders who successfully engaged their team during a change initiative.

Seek a mentor with a different background than you.