Advertise job postings throughout your internal and external networks and those of the university. 

Ask someone you disagree with to further expound on their viewpoint in order to get a better understanding. Listen attentively, put yourself in their position, and reflect before asking non-judgmental questions.

Ask a fellow committee member to hold you accountable for using respectful personal viewpoints during your next two meetings.

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.

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

Actively listen without distractions when a colleague is speaking.