Volunteer to recruit and facilitate a team comprised of faculty and staff across university campuses with the aim of effectively addressing a university initiative.

Volunteer to lead a subgroup within a U-M group you are involved with.

Volunteer on an outreach project with a non-profit organization.

Volunteer for an activity with senior citizens or children.

Utilize the Michigan Expectations Model to convey U-M behavior expectations throughout the job hiring process.

Use a formal decision making tool such as pros and cons, a decision tree, or cost-benefit analysis, to identify and dissect a big decision that you need to make.

The next time you approach a group of people engaged in a conversation, try not interrupt them. If you must, use respectful language (e.g., "Excuse me").

The next time that silence falls on a meeting when comments are expected, ask a participant for their point of view.

Speak up in group discussions and meetings. If that is uncomfortable, discuss strategies with your direct supervisor.

Speak up during a family or group conversation, politely sharing your point of view. Be sure to listen actively and empathically before making your comment.