Question 1

Project 1 - Lead in Any Situation

Accepted Answer

This project focuses on leadership and recognizing the need to adapt your style based on the situation and the people you lead.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply the skills needed to successfully lead in a volunteer or other organization.
 
Overview: For at least six months, take on a leadership role in Toastmasters (at any level), within another volunteer organization, or in your career. While serving in your role, ask your peers to complete a 360° evaluation. Present an 8- to 10-minute speech about your experience as a leader. Your speech may be humorous, informational, or any type that appeals to you. The speech is not a report on the content of this project, but a reflection of your experience and/or the impact of the 360° evaluation.
 
This project includes:
■  Serving in a leadership for a minimum of six months
■  A 360° evaluation
■  An 8- to 10-minute speech

Question 2

Elective - Ethical Leadership

Accepted Answer

This project addresses the importance of recognizing the effect of decisions that impact ethics, best practices for making ethical decisions and developing an ethical framework.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to develop a clear understanding of your own ethical framework and create an opportunity for others to hear about and discuss ethics in your organization or community.
 
Overview: Define an ethical framework for yourself. To do this, you may need to complete personal research beyond the contents of this project. Then, organize and moderate a 20- to 40-minute panel discussion about ethics, followed by a question-and-answer session. If you have never facilitated a panel discussion, review the “Moderate a Panel Discussion” elective project.
 
This project includes:
■  The Ethical Framework resource
■  Organizing and moderating a panel discussion as well as a question-and-answer session

Question 3

Elective - High Performance Leadership

Accepted Answer

The focus of this project is to design and complete a project with well-defined goals, lead a team and be accountable to a guidance committee.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply your leadership and planning knowledge to develop a project plan, organize a guidance committee, and implement your plan with the help of a team.
 
Overview: Select a project to complete with a team of at least three other members. Form a guidance committee and meet at least five times through the duration of the project. Deliver a 5-to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to introduce your plan and vision. After you implement the plan, deliver a second 5- to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to share your experience developing and completing your plan.
 
This project includes:
■  Selecting, leading, and completing a project with a team
■  Forming and meeting with a guidance committee at least five times
■  The Guidance Committee Introduction resource
■  The Meeting Agenda resource
■  The Project Plan Overview resource
■  The Project Plan resource
■  The Vision Plan resource
■  The Event Planning Worksheet
■  The 360° Evaluation resource
■  Two 5- to 7-minute speeches

Question 4

Elective - Leading in Your Volunteer Organization

Accepted Answer

This project focuses on the skills required to lead in a volunteer organization and the importance of recognition and reward in motivating volunteers.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply the skills needed to successfully lead in a volunteer organization.
 
Overview: Serve in a leadership role in Toastmasters or another volunteer organization for at least six months. You may complete this project based on your employment, but a volunteer organization is preferable. Ask members of the organization to complete a 360° evaluation of your leadership skills. Create a succession plan to aid in the transition after you leave your position of leadership. After your six-month term, deliver a 5- to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to reflect on your personal experience.
 
This project includes:
■  Serving in a volunteer leadership role for a minimum of six months
■  Conducting a 360° evaluation of your leadership skills
■  Creating a succession plan
■  The Succession Plan resource
■  The 360° Evaluation resource
■  A 5- to 7-minute speech

Question 5

Elective - Lessons Learned

Accepted Answer

The focus of this project is to design and complete a project with well-defined goals, lead a team and be accountable to a guidance committee.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply your leadership and planning knowledge to develop a project plan, organize a guidance committee, and implement your plan with the help of a team.
 
Overview: Select a project to complete with a team of at least three other members. Form a guidance committee and meet at least five times through the duration of the project. Deliver a 5-to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to introduce your plan and vision. After you implement the plan, deliver a second 5- to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to share your experience developing and completing your plan.
 
This project includes:
■  Selecting, leading, and completing a project with a team
■  Forming and meeting with a guidance committee at least five times
■  The Guidance Committee Introduction resource
■  The Meeting Agenda resource
■  The Project Plan Overview resource
■  The Project Plan resource
■  The Vision Plan resource
■  The Event Planning Worksheet
■  The 360° Evaluation resource
■  Two 5- to 7-minute speeches

Question 6

Elective - Moderate a Panel Discussion

Accepted Answer

This project addresses the skills needed to successfully moderate a panel discussion and how to be an effective participant on a panel.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply your skills as a public speaker and leader to facilitate a panel discussion.
 
Overview: Plan and moderate a 20- to 40-minute panel discussion. The panel discussion can be on any topic and may take place at a club meeting or outside of Toastmasters with the approval of your vice president education. Toastmasters who participate as panelists do not receive credit in Toastmasters Pathways. When you have the opportunity, volunteer to act as a panelist for another member completing this project.
 
This project includes:
■  Planning and moderating a 20- to 40-minute panel discussion
■  The Panelist Basics resource
■  The Project Completion Form

Question 7

Elective - Prepare to Speak Professionally

Accepted Answer

This project is designed to help you define the attributes of professional speakers and apply that understanding to your own skills as a speaker.
 
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to practice developing and presenting a longer speech
 
Overview: Write and present an 18- to 22-minute keynote-style speech. Exemplify the point of view or message you would convey as a professional-level speaker. You may choose to use visual aids if they fit your speech and your style. Your speech may be humorous, informational, or any style that appeals to you and supports your speech content. If you receive advance approval from the vice president education, you may present your speech to a non- Toastmasters group.
 
This project includes:
■  The Speech Outline Worksheet
■  An 18- to 22-minute keynote-style speech

Team Collaboration

LEVEL 1 - Mastering Fundamentals

Project 1 - Icebreaker

Project 2 - Evaluation and Feedback

Project 3 - Researching &amp; Presenting

LEVEL 2 - Learning Your Style

Project 1 - Understanding Your Communication Style

Project 2 - Active Listening

Project 3 - Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

LEVEL THREE - Increasing Knowledge

(Complete Project 1 + Two Electives)

Project 1 - Successful Collaboration

Elective - Connect With Storytelling

Elective - Connect With Your Audience

Elective - Creating Effective Visual Aids

Elective - Deliver Social Speeches

Elective - Effective Body Language

Elective - Focus On The Positive

Elective - Inspire Your Audience

Elective - Know Your Sense of Humor

Elective - Making Connections Through Networking

Elective - Prepare For An Interview

Elective - Understand Vocal Variety

Elective - Using Descriptive Language

Elective - Using Presentation Software

LEVEL FOUR - Building Skills

(Complete Project 1 + One Elective)

Project 1 - Motivate Others

Elective - Building A Social Media Presence

Elective - Create A Podcast

Elective - Manage Online Meetings

Elective - Manage Projects Successfully

Elective - Manage a Difficult Audience

Elective - Public Relations Strategies

Elective - Question and Answer Session

Elective - Write A Compelling Blog

LEVEL FIVE - Demonstrating Expertise