Respectfully acknowledge your differences of opinion the next time you are involved in a challenging discussion with someone.

Research the professional networking groups offered within U-M and join one.

Research on-boarding programs in units with high staff retention.

Research and then identify the top two professional committees or work groups that you would like to join. Take the necessary steps to do so.

Research and learn how other units established pipelines of viable leaders and professionals.

Request weekly or monthly status reports from stakeholders involved in a project that is not following the action plan and missing deadlines. Create or use an existing template for team members to utilize.

Request to manage a group of people in a rapidly expanding or growing operation.

Represent your unit at university and community events.

Represent your department on a committee to review organizational priorities.

Regularly meet with reports and promote opportunities for them to participate in meetings and unit conferences or events.