Division C Training February, 2010 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Program

2 The BIG Picture

3 TI Mission Statement To empower people to reach their full potential and to realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.

4 Toastmaster’s Educational Program

5 Competent Communicator (CC, replaces CTM)  Complete ten (10) projects from the basic manual  Learn how to... oOrganise a speech oUse gestures oSpeak with conviction and sincerity oMotivate your audience oDevelop listening and analytical skills Communication Track

6 Advanced Communication Series  Further refine / enhance your speaking skills  Advanced Communicator oBronze (ACB) oSilver (ACS) oGold (ACG)  Fifteen manuals to choose from - each containing five speech projects  You choose the skills you want to learn

7 Communication Track  Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) oComplete two Advanced Communication manuals  Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) oComplete two additional Advanced Communication manuals oConduct any two programs from the Better Speaker Series and/or Successful Club Series

8 Communication Track Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)  Complete two additional Advanced Communication manuals  Conduct one of the following oSuccess/Leadership Program oSuccess/Communication Program oYouth Leadership Program  Coach a new member with the first three speech projects

9 New Competent Leader (CL)  Complete Competent Leadership manual oFeatures 10 projects, which you complete while serving in various club meeting roles Leadership Track

10 Advanced Leader Program  Further refine / develop your leadership skills  Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) oFocus on Leading People  Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) oFocus on Leading Leaders Leadership Track

11 Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Former Competent Leader Award  Achieve Competent Communicator (CC) and new Competent Leader (CL)  Serve at least six (6) months as a Club Officer and while in office… oAttend district-sponsored Club Officer Training and oParticipate in the Club Success Plan  Conduct two programs from the Successful Club Series and/or the Leadership Excellence Series Leadership Track

12 Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)  Achieve Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) or "old" Competent Leader (CL)  Serve full term as a District Officer (Sept 1-Jun30)  Complete a High Performance Leadership (HPL) program  Serve successfully as a new Club Sponsor, Mentor, or Coach Leadership Track

13 Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Complete Communication Track Complete Leadership Track Toastmaster Educational Program and

Your Path to Success 14

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