Seek a consultation with a subject expert you do not know to gain new insights on a process, strategy or practice in which you or your team is engaged.

Schedule time each week to check in with team members to learn about their work progress and what resources, if any, they might need.

Schedule specific days or times to informally meet with stakeholders.

Schedule small group meetings with impacted stakeholders to have crucial conversations about the action.

Schedule regular 1-1 meetings with your direct reports to understand their needs and support their growth. Provide or recommend opportunities for growth.

Schedule opportunities for reports to contact or meet with you to better understand the reasoning behind goals. Connect the mission or values of your unit and the university to the goals.

Schedule check-ins with direct reports throughout the year to learn about their progress on reaching Individual Development Plan goals. Offer support as needed.

Schedule career conversations with your manager: stretch assignments, events or meetings you could attend with them, suggestions about formal training.

Schedule an appointment with a leader in your unit who can explain the different metrics tools and the best applications for them.

Schedule an appointment with a leader in your unit to learn about unit short and long term goals. Ask them for input into how to align your goals to those needs.