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.

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.