Seek opportunities to participate on a organizational-level committee.

Seek a mentor with a different background than you.

Seek a consultation with a subject expert you do not know to gain new insights on a process, strategy or practice in which you or your team is engaged.

Schedule regular 1-1 meetings with your direct reports to understand their needs and support their growth. Provide or recommend opportunities for growth.

Schedule career conversations with your manager: stretch assignments, events or meetings you could attend with them, suggestions about formal training.

Run for a leadership position in a professional organization.

Review the structure of a professional or community organization in which you hold a leadership role. Seek to resolve ambiguities (e.g., learning expectations, goals) and make predictions for future needs.

Research opportunities for positive change and present to stakeholders.

Research and present a trend that leadership is interested in learning about.

Request to write an article for your unit's magazine or newsletter.