Write down the last few times you lost your composure, analyze for common triggers, and develop and practice better responses to each trigger.

Write down a list of your identities. Then filll out your Personal Identity Wheel and answer Spectrum Activity Questions. What did you learn about yourself that you had not considered before?

Write a personal vision statement, what you see yourself doing professionally.

Work with your unit's DEI lead and the university DEI office to create a panel discussion or university-wide DEI fair to showcase DEI innovations across campus.

Work to improve your relationship with a colleague who has a different demeanor, workstyle or background than you. Invite them for coffee and get to know them.

Within a university task force or committee, create a compelling vision statement of upcoming change. Practice in front of those colleagues for feedback.

With someone you mentor or coach, review several case studies and identify the cause, the effects and ways that relationships can be repaired.

With colleagues outside of your unit or a coach, learn about three types of conflict and resolve strategies. Practice problem solving methods.

With a person you are coaching, target in on a particular skill or aptitude they would like to hone (e.g., public speaking). Break it into smaller components. Demonstrate and then invite them to try. Offer positive and constructive feedback including a set of drills or strategies.

With a colleague, each of you write down how you are alike and how you differ in 30 seconds. Then print out and complete a Personal Identity Wheel and answer the corresponding Spectrum Identity Questions to learn more about your commonalities and differences. What did you learn about one another?