Write and submit an article or participate on a panel pertaining to the present and future of your field of expertise or particular profession.

Share responsibilities with a committee or board co-chair who will succeed you next year.

Research and present a trend that leadership is interested in learning about.

Present an innovative idea that you have to a working group or committee that you sit on.

Participate on a strategic planning process with a group comprised of leaders from across university campuses.

Learn the organizational workings of your unit, and identify the decision makers and the best means to communicate with them (e.g., directly or through an assistant).

Delegate components of a challenging project to a direct report as a stretch assignment.

Collaborate with colleagues across units to identify opportunities for job shadowing and create a job shadowing program.