Seek feedback from a coach, mentor, or colleagues about one message that you are developing that explains goals and the reasons behind them.

Schedule opportunities for reports to contact or meet with you to better understand the reasoning behind goals. Connect the mission or values of your unit and the university to the goals.

Schedule an appointment with a leader in your unit who can explain the different metrics tools and the best applications for them.

Schedule an appointment with a leader in your unit to learn about unit short and long term goals. Ask them for input into how to align your goals to those needs.

Research metrics used for a particular type of goal (e.g., participation metrics, satisfaction ratings) and implement one that should be a good fit.

Request to work on a task force or initiative for a separate U-M affiliate which will expose you to a different processes and metrics.

Request to join a U-M recruitment committee that is filling a position in an identical or similar unit at a different U-M facility or campus.

Regularly meet with your DEI Lead to review progress on your unit DEI goals and resources that they may need to achieve them.

Reach out to units within and outside of the university to partner on DEI programs.

Present U-M's strategic priorities, and those of your unit, to department members. Highlight the alignment of your unit's goals to those of the greater university (e.g., DEI initiatives). Articulate the reasoning behind any changes.