Post on 15-Jan-2016
Revitalized Education Program Update for Chief Ambassadors
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Reality Check
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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
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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
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How & When We Will Get There
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How & When We Will Get There
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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
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Strategic Plan Board Committees Member Surveys Validate learning through Toastmasters
materials
Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012)
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Competencies Identified Public Speaking Interpersonal Communication Leading and Managing Leading Strategically Building Confidence
Design (January 2013 – August 2013)
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Educational Roadmap Guiding Principles
Experiential Learning
Self-paced Program
Peer Feedback Mentoring
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Education Program Track
Level 1Prescribed projects
Level 2Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 2Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 4Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 4Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 5Prescribed projectsElected projects
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Level 1Prescribed projects
Level 2Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 2Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 4Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 3Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 4Prescribed projectsElected projects
Level 5Prescribed projectsElected projects
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Tailored Path
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
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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
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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How it Will Work Assessment Ice Breaker Club meeting format
Adding two-minute speeches for project-specific credit
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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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)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Example
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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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)
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Virtual Learning Environment• What is it?• How will it be used?• Why is it important?
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Preparing Our Members Change Management Influencers
Learning Masters Ambassadors Board/Region Advisors District Leaders
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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Recognition Member-specific recognition Award titles DCP impact and adjustments DRP impact and adjustments
Develop (September 2013 – January 2015)
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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)
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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)
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• 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
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• Attend webinars• Present at district events• Partner with district leadership• Beta test
What is Your Role?
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• Development• Making a difference• Improved communication
Our Partnership with You
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Questions?