Volunteer to work on a service project outside of your immediate community.

Volunteer to work on a project that is not meeting goals.

Volunteer to serve on a new hire's onboarding to teach them the mission and policies of U-M.

Volunteer to lead a project or take a role in a venture that is brand new to you (e.g., a special event or remodeling project).

Volunteer for stretch tasks and assignments.

Volunteer for assignments outside of your area of comfort.

Volunteer for a leadership role in a national organization with state or regional chapters.

Visit another department or unit to learn about processes that are different than those in your unit yet serve the same purpose.

Videotape a rehearsal of a presentation that you are giving. Check your gestures, body language, tone of voice and speed of speech to see if they align with the message and level of inspiration that you want to convey.

Utilize software, charts, calendars, or To Do lists to accurately reflect priorities, timelines and deadlines for different projects and regularly scheduled meetings. Explore Project Management resources for useful tools.