3 Steps for an Effective Toastmaster Evaluation

Step 1 – Prepare and Take Notes

Things I Liked Things To improve   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

COD method

Content – Main argument – was it clear ?

Organization – Did it flow – did it have a clear opening, smooth transition to the body, was the conclusion tied up to the opening and the body.

Delivery – Eye contact, Vocal Variety and gestures

What I Liked Things to improve

  Props were big   Very nervous

  Used stage space to advantage Voice shivering

  Props very well organized Constantly walking

 Props held out in air & pointed to it. Playing with the wedding ring

Personal stories added sincerity.   Hand Gestures were lacking

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Step 2 – Quickly Prepare Evaluation

What I Liked Things to improve

  Props were big   Very nervous

  Used stage space to advantage Voice shivering

  Props very well organized Constantly walking

 Props held out in air & pointed to it. Playing with the wedding ring

Personal stories added sincerity.   Hand Gestures were lacking

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Step 3 – Delivery of the Evaluation

The bread -- praise -- of the feedback sandwich cushions the blow of the filling -- criticism

Effective Sandwich Evaluation

Praise

More Praise

Improve

1. Avoid non-specific adjectives a. Good and Very b. Give Specific examples

3. Try Using “I” Statements

2. Avoid “You” Statements

Additional Tips