Create and deliver a motivating speech to your direct reports that incorporates: A specific success story or recognition to several staff for distinct positive actions or outcomes, giving clear direction, providing empathy "How are we doing?", "I trust that you can do this", "I see how hard you've been working and appreciate "x" during this period of transition", link your department's or unit's mission to your group's goals (include stories of how work impacts your customers or community).

Create a Google Drive folder for team members to streamline a project, share documents and collaborate.

Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to expand your competencies and to set career objectives and goals.

Create an improvement plan with a direct report to strengthen a weak skill that they need to perform their job. Designate a deadline and locate resources that the person can use.

Create an action plan to address adverse reactions from your group to a change initiative.

Create an account on Workplace and join groups that pertain to your line of work and areas of interest.

Create a walk and talk program whereby any employee can schedule time on a particular day of each month to meet with you and guide the conversation.

Create a unit-wide succession plan based on best practices utilized by leaders across the university.

Create a template or question upon which to base an upcoming crucial confrontation.

Create a short video for new hires to your team. Include information that you would have found helpful when you joined the group.