Analyze the purpose, required tasks and expected deliverables of a team that you are creating. Select and leverage team members based on complimentary skills, diverse experiences backgrounds and styles.

Always acknowledge others in your presence.

Advertise job postings throughout your internal and external networks and those of the university. Utilize the U-M Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resources to post to diverse organizations.

Actively recruit and assemble a team of people with diverse backgrounds, skills, perspectives and experiences.

Actively listen without distractions when a colleague is speaking.