Demonstrate positive behaviors to show others that change can be a positive opportunity.

Demonstrate how you performed a function unique to your position to a developing leader without prior experience in this area. Delegate that responsibility, if possible.

Delegate components of a challenging project to a direct report as a stretch assignment.

Create a speakers group to promote and practice the creation of effective, impactful narratives pertaining to your unit, and the organization's mission or vision.

Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to expand your competencies and to set career objectives and goals.

Create an action plan to address adverse reactions from your group to a change initiative.

Create a project timeline that includes consideration of unexpected challenges and scheduled disruptions, such as holidays and illness.

Create a plan and an outline for the next message or announcement you need to make. Determine your audience, the main message, and your main objective as well as facts or a story that substantiate your topic and objective, and your closing.

Create a mentoring or coaching program that will support the needs of staff and faculty.

Create a goal for yourself to learn something or to train for a physical event. Write down a plan and a timeline to achieve this goal, including milestones. Invite someone to join you or to hold you accountable.