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.

Ask your supervisor if you can participate in one or more aspects of a hiring process pertaining to your group: updating or drafting the job description, creating interview questions, sitting on interviews, participating in the hiring decision.

Ask your supervisor for a checklist of the policies, systems and processes that you are required to know for your job.

Ask your mentor or coach for advice about resolving a cultural conflict arising within your team.

Ask to review the strategic plan of an organization with which you volunteer.

Ask to represent your unit in a university initiative.

Ask open ended questions to better understand stakeholder needs.

Ask a higher level mentor or your supervisor if you could sit in on a strategic planning meeting.

Articulate the need for a particular change to your group. Jot notes and practice your message beforehand with a colleague to fine tune.

Apply one or two inclusive meeting tips for a meeting you are leading.