Contact a different group within the university that performs a process similar to one used in your unit. Ask to meet to observe and learn about that process. Present ideas for improving your own process based on your findings.

Consider the complexity of the situation when working to solve a problem: who will the decision impact, how, and what are possible consequences? Write them down.

Confer with your DEI Unit Lead and members of OIE and ITS, to prioritize DEI issues and resources.

Conduct a needs assessment of a project that is floundering. Present your findings and any recommendations to your supervisor.

Compliment coworkers on a daily task that you appreciate or that they do well.

Compare different process improvement techniques and choose one to try on a small project.

Coach your team to utilize appropriate behaviors via role modeling, role play, and self awareness indicators.

Coach a group of new leaders and share tips that you have learned through your experiences.

Choose and ask questions from The Book of Beautiful Questions to seek the root cause of a problem.

Check with other teams within your group and other teams across campuses for the use of a resource that you need to perform a task, (e.g. locating a specific type of microscope).