Creating Connections

What Is Creating Connections?

“Creating Connections” is a simple, flexible program that matches trios of Michigan Engineering staff for informal conversations. Matches are made every two months. Whether trios schedule a quick video chat or choose to meet over coffee or lunch, this is a great opportunity for staff to expand their network, share experiences, and discover new perspectives.

“Conversations build relationships. Relationships build value.”

– Richard Sheridan, “Joy, Inc.”

What Are Participants Saying?

How Does Creating Connections Work?

Michigan Engineering staff can sign up with just a few clicks.
Once you join, you will get randomly matched with two other staff members every two months.
Reach out to your trio to schedule a 30-minute meeting (virtually or in person—it’s up to you!).
No prep. No agenda. Just an opportunity to make new connections.

Ready to get started?

Join any time by signing up here.
Participants will be invited to continue their participation in this program on an annual basis.

Need a break?

If you need to drop out or pause your participation, email cid-conversation-bot@umich.edu.

A Few Additional Details

If you’re looking for “Creating Conversations,” you’re in the right place! The name change emphasizes the way this program helps us build connections across Michigan Engineering.
Please let your supervisor know you want to sign up.
Sorry, the bill is on you if you choose to snack or caffeinate during the meetup.
There is no expectation that the trio interacts after the conversation, but if you make a meaningful connection, keep it going!
Need more information? Email cid-conversation-bot@umich.edu.

Need some conversation starters? Try one of these...

"What's one thing you're looking forward to this week, either professionally or personally?"
"If you had an extra hour every day, how would you spend it?"
"What's the most interesting thing you read or watched over the weekend/recently?"
"What's a small victory you had at work this week that made you feel good?"
"What's one skill you've been trying to improve lately, and how's that going?"
"What's a tool or app you've started using recently that has actually made your workday easier?"
"What was the most memorable piece of advice you received early in your career?"
"Thinking about your role, what's a misconception people often have about what you do?
"What's the most valuable lesson you learned from a project that didn't go as planned?"
"If your team could implement one change right now to make collaboration smoother, what would you suggest?"
"What's a personal project or hobby you're passionate about outside of work, and what do you enjoy about it?"
"What's one aspect of our organizational culture that you value the most?"

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