Course Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the role communication plays in shaping effective leadership. It blends theoretical perspectives with hands-on practical applications, equipping learners with the skills to engage with diverse communication contexts. Students will engage with interpersonal, group, organizational, and strategic communication practices, examining how leaders inspire, influence, and mobilize others through language, dialogue, and messaging.
A distinctive feature of the course is its grounding in African cultural, organizational, and socio-political realities. By situating leadership communication within African traditions, values, and contemporary challenges, the course emphasizes culturally responsive approaches that honour diversity and foster inclusivity. Learners will critically analyze how communication styles intersect with ethics, power dynamics, and community expectations, preparing them to lead with integrity and cultural sensitivity.
Course Purpose
This course, Communication in Leadership, aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively through communication. By integrating theory with practice, it develops competencies in interpersonal, group, organizational, and strategic communication. Emphasizing African cultural and socio-political contexts, the course fosters culturally responsive and ethically grounded leadership, preparing students to inspire, collaborate, and mobilize communities with clarity and integrity. By the end of the course, students will not only understand the theoretical foundations of leadership communication but also be able to apply them in real-world contexts, emerging as leaders who communicate with clarity, empathy, and ethical responsibility.
Course Expected Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyze and apply leadership communication theories to diverse contexts, including interpersonal, group, organizational, and strategic settings.
- Evaluate and design culturally responsive communication strategies that reflect African cultural, organizational, and socio-political realities.
- Demonstrate and implement advanced skills in persuasive communication, conflict resolution, and strategic messaging to inspire and mobilize audiences.
- Critically assess and integrate ethical principles, empathy, and cultural sensitivity into leadership communication practices.