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Revitalized Education Program Update for Chief Ambassadors. Reality Check. Where We’ve Been. Toastmasters Education Program (1924 – Present) 1942 – Basic Training manual was introduced 1980s – Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals 2006 – Competent Leader manual
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Where We’ve Been Toastmasters Education Program (1924 – Present) • 1942 – Basic Training manual was introduced • 1980s – Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals • 2006 –Competent Leader manual • 2010 – Strategic Plan
Where We’re Heading Critical to our future • Opportunity to have an education program based on current best practices Larger in scope • Real-world relevance • Incorporation of leadership roles • Fit into the club format • Recognize cultural impacts and values • Enable us to realize opportunities
Program Plan Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012) Design (January 2013 – August 2013) Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Implement (February 2015 – July 2015) Evaluate (July and forward)
Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012) Strategic Plan Board Committees Member Surveys Validate learning through Toastmasters materials
Design (January 2013 – August 2013) Competencies Identified • Public Speaking • Interpersonal Communication • Leading and Managing • Leading Strategically • Building Confidence
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Educational Roadmap Guiding Principles • Experiential Learning • Self-paced Program • Peer Feedback • Mentoring
Education Program Track Public Speaking Leading Strategically
Tailored Path Public Speaking Leading Strategically
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Educational Roadmap 5 levels of achievement in each path • 10 to 12 total projects • Combination of required and elective projects • Significant achievement at levels 3 and 5 • DTM achievement through two or more paths More projects on evaluation
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) How it Will Work Assessment Ice Breaker Club meeting format • Adding two-minute speeches for project-specific credit
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Content Creation Three phases of content outlines & scripting • Phase 1: September 2013 – May 2014 • Phase 2: April 2014 – July 2014 • Phase 3: June 2014 – September 2014 Educational materials will be translated into eight languages Leadership roles
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Formalize Mentoring Objective • To provide a standardized program where experienced mentors encourage, guide, and support protégés to grow Eligibility requirements for participation Virtual or in-person
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Virtual Learning Environment What is it? How will it be used? Why is it important?
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Preparing Our Members Change Management Influencers • Learning Masters • Ambassadors • Board/Region Advisors • District Leaders
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Recognition Member-specific recognition Award titles DCP impact and adjustments DRP impact and adjustments
Implement (February 2015 – July 2015) Beta Test(February – April 2015) Debug (April – May) Print English manuals and supporting materials 2nd Beta Test (May – June 2015) Launch (July/August 2015) • Phased rollout by user type • New members • Current members • All members Parallel Programs
Evaluate (July and forward) Once the revitalized education program launches, we will continually evaluate its effectiveness on all fronts, to make sure it is meeting members’ needs and is the best program possible.
Our Commitment Produce a world-class education program that truly empowers members to become more effective communicators and leaders Preserve Toastmasters’ rich history and culture Communicate through the process
What is Your Role? Attend webinars Present at district events Partner with district leadership Beta test
Our Partnership with You Development Making a difference Improved communication