At the conclusion of meetings, restate action steps of those involved in order to gain clarity and consensus.

At the beginning of your work day, write down 1-2 daily goals and objectives and place where you can see it. At the middle and end of the day, compare your output with daily goals as well as any team or project deadlines.

At staff meetings, highlight one or two ways in which the people, resources, programs, and/or projects execute your unit's mission and values. Include any collaboration across university units or organizations outside of the university.

At a U-M class or event with people from across campus, ask someone about their unit or department. Share information about your department, including your unit's mission.

At a team meeting, review the current status of a project. Inquire if any active stakeholders plan to be out on vacation during the next phrase. Adjust the project plan and schedule accordingly.

At a meeting or retreat of an organization you are involved with, ask each participant about what skills, knowledge, experiences and worldviews they bring and what excites them about the organization.

Assist a non-profit you are involved in with their strategic plan. Align your volunteer involvement goals to the new strategic priorities.

Assign a project or task to a direct report that requires decision making. Support them with tools that have been helpful to you.

Assess growth opportunities and then look into a LinkedIn Learning or U-M professional development class that you could take.

Assess availability of resources that your team has or will need to carry out their work. Make inquiries with colleagues throughout your unit and then across your campus for additional resources.