Download the Liberating Structures app and select a problem solving or decision making tool to use with your group.

Develop your own personal stress management strategies. Explore the MHealthy Stress Management Tools and Resources for ideas.

Develop stretch assignments for direct reports who demonstrate willingness to grow in their careers.

Develop communications guidelines pertaining to team meetings and interactions (e.g., cell phones will be turned off during meetings, a participant will speak up if they feel offended).

Determine ways to leverage strengths of some of your employees with the weaknesses of others.

Demonstrate your understanding of a change initiative underway in your group by explaining it to a new employee or intern. Offer background information to provide context.

Demonstrate understanding of the influences on your organization by sharing them with your staff (e.g., student enrollment fluctuations and staffing needs).

Demonstrate trustworthy behaviors so that direct reports will feel safe disclosing to you conflicts that they are witnessing or experiencing.

Demonstrate how you performed a function unique to your position to a developing leader without prior experience in this area. Delegate that responsibility, if possible.

Demonstrate continued accountability to those with whom you work: meet deadlines, follow through on commitments.