Create an improvement plan with a direct report to strengthen a weak skill that they need to perform their job. Designate a deadline and locate resources that the person can use.

Create an action plan to learn one new skill well within six months (e.g., ballroom dancing, speaking a foreign language, story telling).

Create an account on Workplace and join groups that pertain to your line of work and areas of interest.

Create a reverse mentoring program that enables older, more experienced employees to interact and learn from younger colleagues (e.g., younger hires teach older hires new technologies and older employees impart institutional wisdom).

Contribute to or start a discussion thread within a Workplace group.

Consult with your mentor or coach on ways to address a direct report's weakness that impacts output.

Complete an Individual Development Plan to address and develop challenges and to create an action plan with resources and deadlines.

Coach or referee for a youth sports program or league.

Block time for your unit to attend or watch an event together.

Coach a rising leader on the organizational cultures found in higher levels of leadership at the university and how to navigate them.