Find something positive and noteworthy in everyone's performance and share it with them.

Find and assign specialized leadership assignments for reports (e.g., managing a large project, making a presentation on behalf of the university, sitting on a high-level hire).

Familiarize yourself with the resources and tools offered by the U-M Work-Life Resource Center and invite a representative to speak to your team.

Familiarize yourself with the Michigan Expectations Model and choose an area in which to grow your competencies.

Facilitate the creation of a cross functional staff development forum that seeks to break down barriers (silos), showcase best practices, and share talent.

Facilitate the creation of a mission statement for an organization your are involved in. Throughout the process, request feedback on potential obstacles and alternatives. Revisit the statement annually.

Facilitate the creation of a short and long-term strategic plan for your unit.

Facilitate basic ground rules with a book club or game group you are involved in.

Facilitate an onboarding strategic plan with organization where you volunteer that has high turnover.

Facilitate a professional development program for an organization that you volunteer with.