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Leadership Opportunities in Toastmasters
The Toastmasters Club also functions as a laboratory for developing leadership skills. Members have
the opportunity to serve as Club officers, where they can develop their administrative and
leadership skills in a positive, supportive environment. They learn to utilize parliamentary
procedure, to accept and delegate responsibility, and to exercise the fundamentals of planning and
leadership. Since UT Toastmasters change officers annually, every member can obtain leadership
training and experience.
The organizational structure of Toastmasters provides additional support to Clubs and Club
officers. Clubs are grouped into Areas, Areas into Divisions, and Divisions into Districts. Each
level has its own group of officers, and each provides support to Clubs. Although each Club is
autonomous in conducting its own affairs, it may participate in Area, Division and District
activities. Other support comes from Toastmasters International which supplies services, materials,
ideas and counseling for Clubs.
High Performance Leadership
This hands-on, skill-building program requires you to conduct a project of your choice in which you
serve as a leader. Reflecting your own goals, the project may be affiliated with your participation
at Club, Area, Division, District, Business or community level. The High Performance Leadership
manual walks you through the project's different phases, providing study material and activities to
complete. As you progress you will learn about:
The need for leadership, the six
dimensions of leadership, your current leadership skills and becoming a more effective leader,
Developing a vision and a
mission,
Building a team and creating an
action plan,
Helping the team accomplish its
mission and dealing with setbacks,
Analyzing efforts.
Providing help through each phase is a Guidance Committee - people you select to counsel you and
evaluate your work.
The Leadership Excellence Award
Your efforts will be recognized! After you complete the manual and submit an application,
Toastmasters International will send you a handsome, numbered certificate that secures your place
as a recognized participant in this innovative program.
Success/Leadership
As a Toastmaster, you will be exposed to our unique Success/Leadership Program. The
Success/Leadership Program is an innovative series of educational workshop-style modules. These
workshops encompass topics such as effective listening, leadership, conducting meetings, training
and management. Participation in this program builds skills that will help each individual become a
more effective leader and communicator.
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