revitalized education program update for chief ambassadors

Revitalized Education Program Update for Chief Ambassadors

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Reality Check


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’ve Been


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

Where We’re Heading

Thank you

Chief Ambassadors

Thank you

District Leaders


How & When We Will Get There


Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012)

Design (January 2013 – August 2013)

Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)

Implement (February 2015 – July 2015)

Evaluate (July and forward)

Program Plan


Strategic Plan Board Committees Member Surveys Validate learning through Toastmasters

materials

Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012)


Competencies Identified Public Speaking Interpersonal Communication Leading and Managing Leading Strategically Building Confidence

Design (January 2013 – August 2013)


Educational Roadmap Guiding Principles

Experiential Learning

Self-paced Program

Peer Feedback Mentoring



Education Program Track

Level 1Prescribed projects

Level 2Prescribed projectsElected projects








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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



How it Will Work Assessment Ice Breaker Club meeting format

Adding two-minute speeches for project-specific credit



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



Example



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



Virtual Learning Environment• What is it?• How will it be used?• Why is it important?



Preparing Our Members Change Management Influencers

Learning Masters Ambassadors Board/Region Advisors District Leaders



Recognition Member-specific recognition Award titles DCP impact and adjustments DRP impact and adjustments



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

Implement (February 2015 – July 2015)


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.

Evaluate (July and forward)


• 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

Our Commitment


• Attend webinars• Present at district events• Partner with district leadership• Beta test

What is Your Role?


• Development• Making a difference• Improved communication

Our Partnership with You


Questions?

revitalized education program update for chief ambassadors

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