This course will explore the concept of leadership from a developmental perspective. Students will challenge the assumption that "leaders are born, not made" by investigating the attributes of effective leadership and examining their own potential for leadership through an assisted process of self- assessment and reflection. Students will be introduced to key leadership theories and research to enable critical engagement with the concept of leadership and to give a broader framework to think about their experiences.

Another focus will centre on exploring leadership in the context of team work. We will examine how leadership is related to interpersonal behaviour, the process of communication, the capacity to motivate others and self-manage (emotional intelligence). As such everyone has the potential to provide leadership within a work environment.

Finally we will examine the role of professionals within society, and the codes of ethics and codes of practice that support standards within professional practice.

The course will be delivered mainly on-line with assessment via participation in group discussion forums, short quizzes and an individual research assignment that links theory with experience.

This course is part of the Diploma of Professional Practice (DPP).