Attend an event and invite colleagues to join you and to discuss it afterwards.

Attend a professional conference and report your findings about this topic to your team.

Attend a performing arts event or a talk in a subject area that is new to you. Invite others to join you so that you can engage in conversation and reflection about it afterward.

Attend a storytelling event or listen to a storytelling podcast or radio show (The Moth Stories).

At the conclusion of meetings, restate action steps of those involved in order to gain clarity and consensus.

At a U-M class or event with people from across campus, ask someone about their unit or department. Share information about your department, including your unit's mission.

At a team meeting, review the current status of a project. Inquire if any active stakeholders plan to be out on vacation during the next phrase. Adjust the project plan and schedule accordingly.

Assist a non-profit you are involved in with their strategic plan. Align your volunteer involvement goals to the new strategic priorities.

Ask your team leader or other team members to further explain a process change or project direction that you are unclear about.

Ask your supervisor to clarify any uncertainty you have about a prospective change (e.g., office move, redefining roles). Demonstrate your acceptance and support of the endeavor by offering to help in some way.