Promptly surface conflict. Determine whether it is one that you can address or contact your HR representative for assistance in deciding whether it is one that should go through official grievance procedures or dispute resolution processes.

Present U-M's strategic priorities, and those of your unit, to department members. Highlight the alignment of your unit's goals to those of the greater university (e.g., DEI initiatives). Articulate the reasoning behind any changes.

Present the university's DEI initiative to area civic and educational organizations.

Present a U-M initiative message to different units throughout the university. Use impactful visuals if applicable.

Practice your message in front of someone unaffiliated with the organization you are speaking about and request their feedback.

Play an improv game or take an improv class.

Plan a meeting or event for a U-M organization in which you are involved.

Plan a meeting involving stakeholders who work remotely.

Periodically check in with your committee members to ensure that the line of sight to the mission is still evident. If not, assess and implement a plan to get back on track.

Participate on a university committee that pertains to a service, process or system that interests you.