Volunteer to advise a team stuck on a project.

Update your resume and show to three trusted people for their perspectives and feedback.

Think of at least two other perspectives when addressing an issue the next time you participate in your U-M related committee or when Community of Practice meets.

Send a performance review survey about your contributions to a U-M group to members of that team. Reflect on comments and identify one area of performance to adjust.

Invite someone whom you do not normally consult to brainstorm with about a question or direction to take pertaining to a DYI project. Ask clarifying questions to understand their ideas and perspectives.

Invite feedback from different people about a presentation you will be giving at a staff meeting. Adust your presentation accordingly.

Hold a brainstorming session to improve upon an existing product or service. To start, distribute index cards that participants use to write their ideas and submit anonymously.

Create and follow through with conversation guidelines for your team (e.g., everyone has a responsibility to share in discussions, challenge the idea and not the person, speak from experience, listen respectfully).