Visit teams within your unit to communicate goals and the reasoning behind them. Invite questions, either at that time or via email, so that the goals are understood by all.

Seek feedback from a coach, mentor, or colleagues about one message that you are developing that explains goals and the reasons behind them.

Schedule opportunities for reports to contact or meet with you to better understand the reasoning behind goals. Connect the mission or values of your unit and the university to the goals.

Practice your message in front of someone unaffiliated with the organization you are speaking about and request their feedback.

Lead a coaching session about effective communications.

Explore the creation a Community of Practice around communications for rising leaders in your unit.

Create a concise email to your reports explaining the reasoning behind certain goals. Invite feedback from a variety of stakeholders before sending.

Attend or join a local Toastmasters club to develop your public speaking skills.

Attend a storytelling event or listen to a storytelling podcast or radio show (The Moth Stories).