Join a working group, committee, or task force that is comprised of a cross section of representatives from U-M campuses.

Join a university task force or working group.

Join a university cross-functional task force or event committee.

Join a coaching group within a professional organization.

Involve a direct report in a difficult decision pertaining to a change initiative in your group.

Invite your mentee to join you for professional events. Before the next event, facilitate goal setting with the mentee (e.g., meet three people from Business and Finance and learn what they do).

Invite a peer to talk out a problem with you.

Invite someone whom you do not normally consult to brainstorm with about a question or direction to take pertaining to a DYI project. Ask clarifying questions to understand their ideas and perspectives.

Invite someone who did not speak up during a discussion to share their thoughts with you afterward. Listen, make eye contact, and reflect on their perspective before commenting.

Invite peers to lunch to share success stories about work life balance in their units as well as areas for opportunities.