Explore the creation a Community of Practice around communications for rising leaders in your unit.

Explore conflict resolution resources available at U-M and recommend them to someone who could benefit from them.

Explain to a colleague how your role connects to the mission of your unit.

Examine a process that you feel could be improved and invite a diverse group of people from outside of your team for advice (e.g., a networking group, a community of practice).

Engage with colleagues across functions of the university to learn about their innovative practices. If you think any might work for your organization, present a proposal to your supervisor.

Engage in dialog with those on a Workplace site about a new trend of innovation that they have shared.

Engage a of group of colleagues in your field to meet to discuss current trends in your field and what their departments are doing to address those trends.

Encourage colleagues whom you work with on U-M committees to take on a challenging assignment within that role. Provide supportive feedback and coaching if you have expertise in that area.

Encourage and promote the use of the U-M Provost holiday calendar when scheduling meeting and events.

Encourage a quiet and reserved colleague to express themselves in a meeting or class.