Identify and meet with a direct report who is struggling. Where possible, offer positive, constructive feedback while also noting their accountability to the workflow and goals of the unit.

Identify and join a professional organization.

Identify and delegate a stretch assignment to a direct report that will help them to aspire to their goals.

Identify and create partnerships with local and regional entities.

Identify an unrecognized opportunity and ask your supervisor if you can work on it (e.g., onboarding guide for your group if job retention is an issue, hiring a new employee, finding better office coffee at a lower cost).

Identify an opportunity to improve workflow and team engagement and present it to your team.

Identify an opportunity for your group or within a project and share it with your team.

Identify an individual to mentor. Clearly communicate the future needs of the organization and create a mentoring plan with them.

Identify a U-M leader you admire and schedule a meeting to learn what they find most useful and effective for meeting team goals and supporting others to track goals.

Identify a strength from your Development Journey Self Assessment and work to further enhance it in your personal life.