MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Leadership

Ask your lab group: “What’s one thing I could do this week to make collaboration easier?”

Write a one-sentence leadership mantra about how you want to contribute in group work—repeat it before key discussions.

Thank someone publicly in your cohort for their effort—recognition builds academic community.

Schedule 15 minutes today to check in with a peer informally—no agenda, just listening.

Share one personal challenge in class or lab to model openness and build trust with peers.

Observe one seminar silently without contributing—practice active presence as a leadership move.

Collaboration

Start your next seminar by inviting a peer to share first—shift the tone toward shared contribution.

Send a quick thank-you to someone who gave feedback this week—reinforce appreciation and connection.

Ask a teammate: “Is there anything I can take off your plate today?”—model shared responsibility.

Offer to co-develop a section rather than finalizing one alone—invite collaboration from the start.

Suggest a working session instead of sending multiple emails—use time together to create, not just coordinate.

Add a “Collaboration Wins” slide to your next presentation—highlight what worked better together.

Communication

Before your next presentation, write down your core message in one sentence—practice saying it clearly and concisely.

Ask a peer if your last draft or email was clear—revise it based on their honest feedback today.

Use a pause after making a point—let others respond instead of filling the silence too quickly.

In your next draft, use bullet points for clarity instead of long paragraphs—make your intent easy to scan.

Record yourself explaining a complex idea—replay and refine how clearly you communicate.

Replace filler phrases with one clear word—edit your essay or talk for direct, precise language.

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