The next time you attend a U-M meeting or class outside of your unit, introduce yourself to those sitting at your table and ask everyone something about themselves.

The next time you attend a U-M event or meeting outside of your role, sit next to someone you do not know, introduce yourself, and get to know them.

The next time you approach a group of people engaged in a conversation, try not interrupt them. If you must, use respectful language (e.g., "Excuse me").

Teach or create a tutorial for colleagues about a new technology or work process that they will be using.

Talk with your supervisor about joining Voices of Staff or another U-M professional group.

Talk to one of your mentors about professional organization committees or work groups to join and how to do so.

Talk to colleagues within and outside of your department for suggestions about a particular resource that is needed for your department.

Take the bystander intervention course Change It Up!

Take and encourage others to complete the Haven for Faculty and Staff program.

Take a professional or career development course. Select between in-person and LinkedIn Learning courses.