We are self-aware; we seek to resolve multiple demands, adapt to new challenges, adjust to fluid change, and are limber in our thinking in the face of new data or realities.
Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to expand your competencies and to set career objectives and goals.
Create an action plan to address adverse reactions from your group to a change initiative.
Create a project timeline that includes consideration of unexpected challenges and scheduled disruptions, such as holidays and illness.
Create a goal for yourself to learn something or to train for a physical event. Write down a plan and a timeline to achieve this goal, including milestones. Invite someone to join you or to hold you accountable.
Craft concise messages pertaining to a change initiative in your unit.
Consider three unexpected changes, write down opportunities they created to improve or restructure a process.
Coach a rising leader through a time sensitive stretch assignment. Support them in breaking the assignment into chunks with deadlines and expectations.
Check in with colleagues outside of your department and ask them about recent changes or upcoming changes in their department or unit. How are they responding to it? Ask them or help them to brainstorm the positive aspects of the change.
Brainstorm possible risks, obstacles, and best case scenarios with a working group or committee when developing a project plan.
Attend one university sponsored event per semester that highlights different cultures and practices than your own. See Happening@Michigan for opportunities.
