Communication for effective leadership aims to recognise and extend the development of effective professional communications skills for undergraduate and postgraduate students involved in service and/or leadership activities. This unit is designed to complement students' roles and existing professional development schedule and extend their understanding of their developing leadership skills. The unit will engage students with appropriate models of leadership and the role of effective communication in leadership and service. Students will develop skills in oral and written communication, presentation, negotiation and advocacy.

Communication for effective leadership is offered to all UTAS students who are involved in at least 40 hours of recognised service or leadership roles inside or outside of the UTAS context during the semester undertaking the unit. At UTAS programs or service undertaken would include TUSA representation, Student Ambassador programs and Mentoring programs. In the broader community this may include service clubs (such as Lions club); community/not for profit organisations (for example Camp Quality, St Vincent de Paul, Anglicare, Eddie Rice Camps, Landcare, Conservation volunteers, RSPCA, Scouts, Food Bank) Emergency services (for example Tasmanian Ambulance, SES, Volunteer Fire brigades, Surf Lifesaving); Sports coaching or administration; Community bands or arts-related groups.