Attend university related events with formats that lend themselves to networking (e.g., U-M Center for Positive Organizations events).

Attend the annual Work-Life Connecting the Dots Conference to learn ways to create a healthy work life balance environment.

Attend a U-M sponsored book group.

Attend a onboarding breakout session offered at a professional conference.

Attend a domestic/foreign film or talk pertaining to civil rights and liberties.

Assign a project or task to a direct report that requires decision making. Support them with tools that have been helpful to you.

Assess growth opportunities and then look into a LinkedIn Learning or U-M professional development class that you could take.

Assess availability of resources that your team has or will need to carry out their work. Make inquiries with colleagues throughout your unit and then across your campus for additional resources.

Assemble a team, including your DEI lead, to develop guidelines or templates for including DEI competencies from the Michigan Expectations Model for hiring committees to use in your unit.

Ask your supervisor if you can coach/mentor a new employee or intern in your area of expertise. Start by assessing their strengths and gaps in performance.