Encourage everyone in your group to offer their viewpoints during a meeting.

Encourage colleagues whom you work with on U-M committees to take on a challenging assignment within that role. Provide supportive feedback and coaching if you have expertise in that area.

Encourage collaboration. Clearly define objectives and goals to your team and facilitate brainstorming and discussion to meet those goals. Offer support.

Encourage and promote the use of the U-M Provost holiday calendar when scheduling meeting and events.

Encourage a quiet and reserved colleague to express themselves in a meeting or class.

Empower direct reports to suggest ways to improve processes and give them credit if you decide to use their idea.

Earn conflict mediation certification.

Earn a certification in conflict resolution mediation.

During the question and answer portion of a panel you are involved in, listen to those with different opinions, and acknowledge their point of view. Ask clarifying questions if needed to respond.

Draft meeting agendas with priorities and time allotments.