MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Leadership

Ask a colleague: “What’s one thing I can do this week that would make your job easier?”

Write a one-sentence leadership statement you aspire to—repeat it before taking on a stretch responsibility.

Thank a colleague publicly for their effort—model visible recognition as a professional habit.

Schedule a 15-minute check-in with a colleague today—no agenda, just connection and listening.

Share a personal story or challenge in your team chat—model openness and build connection.

Observe one meeting silently unless essential—practice active presence and focused listening.

Collaboration

Start your next meeting by letting a teammate open—practice sharing space and visibility early.

Send a quick thank-you message to someone who helped you this week—show appreciation with specifics.

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

Offer to co-create a draft with a teammate rather than finalizing it alone—build shared input early.

Suggest a working session instead of another email chain—solve something together live.

Add a “Team Wins” slide to your next deck—showcase something achieved together.

Communication

Before your next meeting, write down your main point in one sentence—practice saying it clearly and directly.

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

Pause for three seconds after making a point—let others respond instead of filling the silence.

Use bullet points in your next email instead of long text—make your intent easy to act on.

Record yourself explaining a task or idea—play it back and refine how clearly you express it.

Replace one filler phrase in an email with a stronger word—send it clearer and sharper.

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