Think of at least two other perspectives when addressing an issue the next time you participate in your U-M related committee or when Community of Practice meets.

Think of a time in another job when you were resistant to change. Think of as many reasons as possible why you were resistant. Did those reasons come to fruition? If not, what did you learn?

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!