Serve on a hiring committee.

Serve as an onboarding buddy for a new hire. Periodically ask if they have any questions.

Serve as a buddy for a new hire in your group. Schedule 30-60-90 day check-ins with the new hire to document progress and share feedback.

Select two to three ethical behaviors of your profession and reflect on the ways you demonstrate them. Ask a colleague for their observations and compare to your reflections.

Seek insights into improving particular services, processes or systems from your team and colleagues across the university.

Schedule time each week to check in with team members to learn about their work progress and what resources, if any, they might need.

Schedule specific days or times to informally meet with stakeholders.

Schedule regular 1-1 meetings with your direct reports to understand their needs and support their growth. Provide or recommend opportunities for growth.

Schedule opportunities for reports to contact or meet with you to better understand the reasoning behind goals. Connect the mission or values of your unit and the university to the goals.

Schedule check-ins with direct reports throughout the year to learn about their progress on reaching Individual Development Plan goals. Offer support as needed.