Set guidelines with a U-M workgroup to focus feedback on specific behaviors and outcomes.

Set aside time every week to informally wander the hallways to connect with people on your floor.

Research the professional networking groups offered within U-M and join one.

Set a personal health goal and create a plan utilizing at least one MHealthy program. Ask a colleague to hold you accountable.

Serve on a special events committee.

Serve as the representative for your unit on a university-wide project.

Send a talent and opportunity survey to a new group of people you are working with to learn what skills and experiences they bring and want to contribute.

Send a performance review survey about your contributions to a U-M group to members of that team. Reflect on comments and identify one area of performance to adjust.

Select the appropriate level of vocabulary based on the other person's knowledge. For example, use acronyms if they are familiar, otherwise use the entire term.

Seek outside perspectives for input on a new initiative.