Ask questions using positive inquiry (e.g., "Help me to further understand your point of view").

Ask open ended questions to better understand stakeholder needs.

Ask new hires, guests, and other stakeholders their personal pronoun preferences.

Ask each direct report what motivates them at work and then incorporate several motivators into a scope of their work.

Ask clients and other stakeholders their opinions and suggestions to improve processes and service.

Ask clarifying questions about job responsibilities and roles within a project (e.g., "How does my role fit within this project? What is the other group's role?").

Ask a colleague to proofread a communication pertaining to a change in your office.

Articulate the need for a particular change to your group. Jot notes and practice your message beforehand with a colleague to fine tune.

Arrange to make presentations sharing your expertise and an initiative or project from your unit to other U-M stakeholders, other universities, and community and professional organizations.

Apply LEAN tools to a project you are working on.