Pathways Up Close Whats in a Path Region

Pathways Up Close: What’s in a Path? Region 2 Briefing George Marshall, DTM D 57 Chief Pathways Guide gdmarshall@gmail. com www. marshalls. org/tmtools

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Toastmasters: Current Program vs Pathways

Current Program Chart to DTM District Officer Sponsor/Mentor/Coach HPL Club Officer+ DTM Educ. Speechcraft, YLP, et al

Pathways Chart to DTM Club Officer-12 mo District Officer Club Mentor or Club Coach New Member Club Sponsor or Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program DTM PROJECT DTM

Two Paths, Five Levels Each Mostly Communications & Leadership

Ten Paths Available Dynamic Leadership Effective Coaching Innovative Planning Leadership Development Motivational Strategies Persuasive Influence Presentation Mastery Strategic Relationships Team Collaboration Visionary Communication

Level 1: Mastering Fundamentals Same for all Paths 4 Ice Breaker (1 speech) 4 Evaluation and Feedback (2 speech + 1 eval) 4 Researching and Presenting (1 speech) Three Projects, Four Speeches, Five Meetings Members earn first award in just five meetings !

Level 2: Learning Your Style Presentation Mastery Innovative Planning 4 Understanding Your Communications Style 4 Understanding Your Leadership Style 4 Effective Body Language 4 Connect with Your Audience 4 Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

Level 3: Increasing Knowledge Presentation Mastery Innovative Planning 4 Required: Persuasive Speaking 4 Required: Present a Proposal Electives –both paths (choose 2) 4 Deliver Social Speeches 4 Focus on the Positive 4 Using Presentation Software 4 Inspire Your Audience 4 Connect with Storytelling 4 Prepare for an Interview 4 Connect with Your Audience 4 Creating Effective Visual Aids 4 Understanding Vocal Variety 4 Using Descriptive Language 4 Active Listening 4 Effective Body Language 4 Make Connections Through Networking

Level 4: Building Skills Presentation Mastery Innovative Planning 4 Required: Managing a Difficult Audience 4 Required: Manage Projects Successfully Electives –both paths (choose 1) 4 Create a Podcast 4 Manage Online Meetings 4 Building a Social Media Presence 4 Question-and-Answer Session 4 Write a Compelling Blog 4 Public Relations Strategies 4 Manage Projects Successfully 4 Managing a Difficult Audience

Level 5: Demonstrating Expertise Presentation Mastery Innovative Planning 4 Required: § Prepare to Speak Professionally § Reflect on Your Path § High Performance Leadership § Reflect on Your Path Electives –both paths (choose 1) 4 Leading in Your Volunteer Organization 4 Lessons Learned 4 Ethical Leadership 4 Prepare to Speak Professionally 4 Moderate a Panel Discussion 4 High Performance Leadership

Perspective Pathways is new, but based on familiar concepts and projects 4 Current program 4 Pathways 4 Recognition earned for each of 7 awards plus DTM 4 Advanced manuals focus on six areas, five speeches each 4 Separate Communications and Leadership Tracks 4 Expires in 3 years 4 Recognition earned for each of 10 levels plus DTM 4 Pick from 50 projects, Many choices, More to come 4 Integrated Communications and Leadership Learning 4 New, long-term program

Pathways in Action - Earning Awards Today 4 Member can work on multiple manuals concurrently 4 Works on projects in any order, any manual 4 Can see details of all manual projects before starting 4 Tracks own progress in manuals 4 Brings completed manuals to VPE for award 4 VPE submits award in Club Central Pathways 4 Member can work on multiple paths concurrently 4 Levels must be done in order within each path 4 Cannot see details of projects in the next level in a path 4 Record every project completion in Base Camp (excl. print paths) 4 Marks level “Completed” in Base Camp 4 VPE gets notification, approves completion, member → next level 4 VPE submits Level award in Club Central