Based on feedback from team members, create communication norms for your team to follow (e.g., in person, email, phone, video conference).

Barter to support a friend or family member in reaching a goal, in return for learning a new skill or area of expertise that will support your aspirations.

Avoid sharing or listening to gossip.

Avoid jargon and acronyms when discussing your work with others who work outside of your group.

Avoid character attacks when expressing your personal view point. Ask a friend or family member to hold you accountable.

Audit cost overruns to assess a problem, and present your discoveries to the person or people involved.

Assemble a team to develop guidelines or templates for including competencies from the Michigan Expectations Model for hiring committees to use in your unit.

Attend university related events with formats that lend themselves to networking (e.g., U-M Center for Positive Organizations events).

Attend Toastmaster events to improve your composition and presentation skills.

Attend the annual Work-Life Connecting the Dots Conference to learn ways to create a healthy work life balance environment.