Raise the profile of a high performing person you know by introducing them to people affiliated with organizations outside of the university.

Provide frequent regular feedback to direct reports. Start with positive comments pertaining to their performance or strengths before issuing constructive comments. Use specific examples.

Present highlights of your new on-boarding program with colleagues throughout the university.

Organize or participate in a brown bag lunch whereby participants take turns sharing an area of interest or expertise that they have.

Organize a surprise party for a friend and delegate particular decisions to other close friends helping you.

Organize a social event with another group or unit to share how your units' functions overlap and compliment each other.

Offer to work with a low-performing staff member or student intern through a task they struggle with on their own.

Nominate a staff or faculty member to serve on a a committee or work group.

Model the behaviors that you want your direct reports to exhibit; discuss with faculty or staff the behavior expectations you expect of them.

Mentor your mentee about navigating the organization's culture.