Your success in business is based on how effective you are. Through
participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program,
people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting,
manage a department or business, lead, delegate, and motivate.
What Toastmasters Can Do For You
As your improved communication skills become obvious within the
workplace, increased visibility, recognition and promotion will follow.
Your improved presentation skills will win you the respect and
admiration of your colleagues and employees - and make them wonder what
you did to change!
Leadership skills acquired through participation in Toastmasters will
increase your management potential.
As a Toastmaster you will acquire an increased ability to motivate and
persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or manager.
Members of Toastmaster Clubs have access to a wide range of
educational materials, including books, audio and videotapes, and seminar
programs available at reduced cost through the Toastmasters International
Supply Catalog.
How Toastmasters Meets Your Needs
Established in 1924, Toastmasters International uses time-tested programs
that are continually updated to meet participants needs.
Self-paced programs allow you to progress as rapidly or gradually as
your needs dictate.
The hands-on Communication and Leadership program provides the
"how-to" and the practical experience so critical to progress.
Toastmasters Clubs meet at various locations in the morning, at noon
and in the evening. You'll be sure to find a Club that fits your needs.
At less than $50 per year, the Toastmasters program is cost effective,
especially when compared to seminars charging hundreds of dollars per day.
An atmosphere of professional camaraderie makes your Toastmasters
Club a unique learning environment - informal, yet dedicated to learning.
The Toastmasters program can be tailored to meet your personal objectives.
Whether you desire improvement in prepared or impromptu speaking, greater
skill in the use of visual aids, experience and knowledge is to be gained in the
areas that most interest you.
How The Program Works
The Toastmasters program exposes each participant to a wide range of
communication experiences.
Each new Toastmaster receives a New Member Kit. The kit features a
copy of the basic Communication and Leadership manual, general orientation
materials and information regarding skill improvement in areas such as speech
evaluation and the use of gestures.
The initial prepared speeches, as outlined in the basic Communication and
Leadership program manual, are designed with the new Toastmaster in mind.
A variety of assigned speeches help the participant develop competency
in areas such as organization, voice inflection and persuasiveness.
During the meeting's Table Topics session, members learn to think on their
feet by delivering short impromptu speeches, lasting one to two minutes.
After giving a prepared speech, each Toastmaster receives a constructive
speech evaluation. This process recognizes speakers for their strengths and
provides valuable insight into problem areas.
Upon completion of the basic Communication and Leadership program,
Toastmasters may participate in the Advanced Communication and Leadership
program. Participants may choose from specific business oriented topics such
as Speeches by Management and Technical Presentations.
Workshop style Success/Leadership programs are also available, offering
opportunities for further skill development in areas such as leadership, public
speaking and conducting business meetings. These programs are especially
effective as in-house training and can be tailored to meet the needs of your
company.
