Research where commonly used electronic resources are stored and how to make those resources more effectively accessible to others (e.g., MBox, Google Team Folder).

Research opportunities for positive change and present to stakeholders.

Research metrics used for a particular type of goal (e.g., participation metrics, satisfaction ratings) and implement one that should be a good fit.

Research customer suggestions to improve service. Identify the three most frequently mentioned and present them at a staff or team meeting.

Research and present a trend that leadership is interested in learning about.

Request weekly or monthly status reports from stakeholders involved in a project that is not following the action plan and missing deadlines. Create or use an existing template for team members to utilize.

Request to write an article for your unit's magazine or newsletter.

Request to work on a project across departments to gain exposure to different approaches and standards of work. Share your findings with your supervisor and team.

Request to participate in a change initiative for your group: bring together the people who hold different pieces of information to collect a fuller picture of the existing landscape and projections for the future. Effectively analyze.

Request to manage part of an unpopular endeavor.