Create a concise email to your reports explaining the reasoning behind certain goals. Invite feedback from a variety of stakeholders before sending.

Create a communications coaching program for your unit.

Create a clear and comprehensive vision statement pertaining to a change effort in your unit. Analyze the methods used by a speaker you find inspirational and motivational and apply several of those methods to your message.

Create a checklist of items to go into your own sports or hobby bag and pin it on the bag or hang it by the door the night before you use it. Read down the list as you check your bag and grab missing items.

Create a checklist of items to go into your child's sports bag and pin it on the bag or hang it by the door the night before. Read down the list as they check their bag and grab missing items. Gradually empower them to take ownership of this process.

Create a brief elevator speech about your role within the organization to someone you meet at a U-M class or event.

Create a 30 second speech about a U-M initiative in which you are involved. Tailor the language to different audiences.

Craft concise messages pertaining to a change initiative in your unit.

Craft a compelling message to motivate people to donate to a cause that you are passionate about.

Coach direct reports about the importance of multi-faceted viewpoints and experiences within your unit in order to be innovative and successful.