Ask a colleague to proofread a communication pertaining to a change in your office.

As a volunteer leader of a non-profit, ensure that opportunities and funding are available for staff to attend conferences or classes.

Articulate the need for a particular change to your group. Jot notes and practice your message beforehand with a colleague to fine tune.

Arrange to make presentations sharing your expertise and an initiative or project from your unit to other U-M stakeholders, other universities, and community and professional organizations.

Approve funding for a staff member on a non-profit you serve to attend a professional conference or class.

Apply one or two inclusive meeting tips for a meeting you are leading.

Apply LEAN tools to a project you are working on.

Analyze the purpose, required tasks and expected deliverables of a team that you are creating. Select and leverage team members based on complimentary skills, diverse experiences backgrounds and styles.

Analyze current on-boarding programming for your unit/group. With your team, create a needs assessment and collaborate to develop a 3-12 month on-boarding program that is unique to your group or department.

Always acknowledge others in your presence.