Confer with colleagues across the university to learn how they approach succession planning for their units.

Conduct a thorough short and long term needs assessment before reassigning team members or posting a job opening.

Complete a calendar survey to determine meeting availability.

Collaborate with your team to create a guideline for communications that encourages diverse perspectives and maintains confidentiality.

Collaborate with your family to plan a vacation or party.

Collaborate with friends to throw an event such as a tailgate or Superbowl party.

Collaborate with colleagues in your unit to create a succession strategy based on current gaps, opportunities and predictions of future needs.

Coach or captain a sports team.

Coach a rising leader whose team is operating sub-optimally.

Check with HR about early office closure the day before a university holiday.