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.

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. Articulate the reasoning behind any changes.

Present a U-M initiative message to different units throughout the university. Use impactful visuals if applicable.

Practice your message in front of someone unaffiliated with the organization you are speaking about and request their feedback.

Meet with your mentee or developing leaders to teach them different ways to break goals into processes. Explain the process, demonstrate it, then ask them to try. Before the meeting, ask them to bring a goal to work through.

Meet with a mentor to discuss your short and long terms goals, and determine several stretch assignments that could help you reach those goals.

Meet with a financial advisor to develop or go over specific financial-related goals and implement a plan to attain them. Refer to the UHR website to learn about working with a financial advisor.

Meet with a colleague who is familiar with departmental priorities. Use that information as a line of sight when developing your individual goals and priorities.

Meet individually with direct reports to confirm their commitment to the direction and prioritized goals of your unit.

Learn the mission and vision of an organization you are involved with outside of work.