Work with peer colleagues and direct reports to implement a new program or service to meet established goals.

Work on a new initiative with a local community or professional organization.

Within your role in a non-profit, talk to people directly involved with a service or process that you seek to learn more about.

With your team, craft a compelling narrative supporting the need for change and how it will positively affect the organization. Pilot the message with a few people and request feedback.

With your project team, perform a post mortem on a project that didn't go as planned. Reflect on the positive and negative outcomes and brainstorm ways that negative outcomes could be avoided in the future.

With colleagues outside of your unit or a coach, learn about three types of conflict and resolve strategies. Practice problem solving methods.

Weigh the costs and benefits of bringing up a sensitive topic with a friend.

Volunteer with the U-M Office of Student Conflict Resolution.

Volunteer with a community initiative or task force that is controversial.

Utilize a pilot test group for a process change that you are spearheading. Consider the feedback when making revisions.