Plan a trip to a location you have never been before.

Plan a social or community service activity for your team based on common areas of interest.

Participate on a community task force or with a community organization experiencing controversy.

Participate in a new hire's on-boarding program.

Participate in a group presentation.

Participate in a book group within your organization.

Paraphrase instructions that a colleague or supervisor gives you and then ask if you are correct.

Offer directions to someone who is lost.

Meet with a person outside of the university whom you see as a very good communicator to learn tips and suggestions.

Meet with a colleague who demonstrates an effective communication style and ask them for tips and strategies.