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Paths and Core CompetenciesThe Toastmasters Pathways learning experience was developed around the five corecompetencies identified by the Board of Directors.FIVE CORECOMPETENCIESIt is important to note that each memberusing Base Camp will have the opportunityto select from many electives to extend theirlearning. With the addition of electives,members have the flexibility to cover allcore competencies within each RATEGICLEADERSHIP4MANAGEMENT5CONFIDENCEConfidence is unique because it cannot be taught,but is gained in every path.2/201710 PATHSThe primary core competencies represented in each path arelisted in order of emphasis next to the path name.Dynamic LeadershipBuild strategic leadership and conflictresolution skillsEffective CoachingBuild interpersonal communication,leadership and coaching skillsInnovative PlanningBuild creative project managementand communication skillsLeadership DevelopmentBuild communication andleadership skillsMotivational StrategiesBuild motivational leadership andcommunication skillsPersuasive InfluenceBuild skills to lead in complex situationsPresentation Mastery12351245142512451235132515123514251325Build public speaking skillsStrategic RelationshipsBuild networking, leadership andcommunication skillsTeam CollaborationBuild collaborative leadership skillsVisionary CommunicationBuild innovative communication andleadership skills 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesDYNAMIC LEADERSHIPThis path helps you build your skills as a strategic leader. The projects on this path focus onunderstanding leadership and communication styles, the effect of conflict on a group and the skillsneeded to defuse and direct conflict. These projects also emphasize the development of strategies tofacilitate change in an organization or group, interpersonal communication and public speaking. Thispath culminates in a project focused on applying your leadership skills.*Not available in non-English printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Understanding Your Communication Style Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Negotiate the Best OutcomeBuilding Skills Manage ChangeDemonstrating Expertise Lead in Any Situation Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesEFFECTIVE COACHINGThis path helps you build your skills as a positive communicator and leader. The projects on this pathfocus on understanding and building consensus, contributing to the development of others bycoaching and establishing strong public speaking skills. Each project emphasizes the importance ofeffective interpersonal communication. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership”project of your design. *Not available in printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Understanding Your Communication Style Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Reaching ConsensusBuilding Skills Improvement ThroughPositive CoachingDemonstrating Expertise High PerformanceLeadership Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons Learned Moderate a Panel Discussion Ethical Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesINNOVATIVE PLANNINGThis path helps you build your skills as a public speaker and leader. The projects on this path focus ondeveloping a strong connection with audience members when you present, speech writing and speechdelivery. The projects contribute to building an understanding of the steps to manage a project, as wellas creating innovative solutions. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project ofyour design. *Not available in printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Connect With Your Audience Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Present a ProposalBuilding Skills Manage Projects SuccessfullyDemonstrating Expertise High PerformanceLeadership Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a Podcast Manage Online MeetingsBuilding a Social Media Presence Question-and-Answer SessionManaging a Difficult Audience Public Relations StrategiesWrite a Compelling BlogLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons Learned Moderate a Panel Discussion Ethical Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTThis path helps you build your skills as an effective communicator and leader. The projects on this pathfocus on learning how to manage time, as well as how to develop and implement a plan. Publicspeaking and leading a team are emphasized in all projects. This path culminates in the planning andexecution of an event that will allow you to apply everything you learned.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Managing Time Understanding Your Leadership Style Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Planning and ImplementingBuilding Skills Leading Your TeamDemonstrating Expertise Manage Successful Events Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesMOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIESThis path helps you build your skills as a powerful and effective communicator. The projects focus onlearning strategies for building connections with the people around you, understanding motivationand successfully leading small groups to accomplish tasks. This path culminates in a comprehensiveteam-building project that brings all of your skills together—including public speaking.*Not available in printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Communication Style Active Listening Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Understanding EmotionalIntelligenceBuilding Skills Motivate OthersDemonstrating Expertise Team Building Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesPERSUASIVE INFLUENCEThis path helps you build your skills as an innovative communicator and leader. The projects on thispath focus on how to negotiate a positive outcome together with building strong interpersonalcommunication and public speaking skills. Each project emphasizes developing leadership skills to usein complex situations, as well as creating innovative solutions to challenges. This path culminates in a“High Performance Leadership” project of your design. *Not available in printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Active Listening Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Understanding ConflictResolutionBuilding Skills Leading in DifficultSituationsDemonstrating Expertise High PerformanceLeadership Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons Learned Moderate a Panel Discussion Ethical Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesPRESENTATION MASTERYThis path helps you build your skills as an accomplished public speaker. The projects on this path focuson learning how an audience responds to you and improving your connection with audience members.The projects contribute to developing an understanding of effective public speaking technique,including speech writing and speech delivery. This path culminates in an extended speech that willallow you to apply what you learned.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Communication Style Effective Body Language Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Persuasive SpeakingBuilding Skills Managing a DifficultAudienceDemonstrating Expertise Prepare to SpeakProfessionally Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a Podcast Question-and-Answer SessionBuilding a Social Media Presence Public Relations StrategiesWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Projects SuccessfullyManage Online MeetingsLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesSTRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPSThis path helps you build your skills as a leader in communication. The projects on this path focus onunderstanding diversity, building personal and/or professional connections with a variety of peopleand developing a public relations strategy. Communicating well interpersonally and as a publicspeaker is emphasized in each project. The path culminates in a project to apply your skills as a leaderin a volunteer organization. *Not available in non-English printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Cross-Cultural Understanding Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Make Connections ThroughNetworkingBuilding Skills Public Relations StrategiesDemonstrating Expertise Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your Audience Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a Podcast Manage Online MeetingsBuilding a Social Media Presence Question-and-Answer SessionManaging a Difficult Audience Manage Projects SuccessfullyWrite a Compelling BlogLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesTEAM COLLABORATIONThis path helps you build your skills as a collaborative leader. The projects on this path focus on activelistening, motivating others and collaborating with a team. Each project contributes to buildinginterpersonal communication and public speaking skills. This path culminates in a project focused onapplying your leadership skills. *Not available in non-English printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Active Listening Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Successful CollaborationBuilding Skills Motivate OthersDemonstrating Expertise Lead in Any Situation Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
Paths, Levels and ElectivesVISIONARY COMMUNICATIONThis path helps you build your skills as a strategic communicator and leader. The projects on this pathfocus on developing your skills for sharing information with a group, planning communications andcreating innovative solutions. Speech writing and speech delivery are emphasized in each project. Thispath culminates in the development and launch of a long-term personal or professional vision.*Not available in printed materials.Five LevelsMastering Fundamentals Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and PresentingLearning Your Style Understanding Your Leadership Style Understanding Your Communication Style Introduction to Toastmasters MentoringIncreasing Knowledge Develop a CommunicationPlanBuilding Skills Communicate ChangeDemonstrating Expertise Develop Your Vision Reflect on Your Path2/2017Level 3 Elective Projects (choose 2) Deliver Social SpeechesUsing Presentation SoftwareConnect with StorytellingCreating Effective Visual AidsUsing Descriptive LanguageConnect with Your AudienceMake Connections ThroughNetworking Focus on the PositiveInspire Your AudiencePrepare for an InterviewUnderstanding Vocal VarietyEffective Body LanguageActive ListeningLevel 4 Elective Projects (choose 1) Create a PodcastBuilding a Social Media PresenceManaging a Difficult AudienceWrite a Compelling Blog Manage Online MeetingsQuestion-and-Answer SessionPublic Relations StrategiesManage Projects SuccessfullyLevel 5 Elective Projects (choose 1) Lessons LearnedModerate a Panel DiscussionEthical LeadershipHigh Performance Leadership Leading in Your VolunteerOrganization Prepare to SpeakProfessionally 2017 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.
FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES It is important to note that each member using Base Camp will have the opportunity to select from many electives to extend their learning. With the addition of electives, members have the flexibility to cover all core competencies within each path. Paths and Core Competencies 2/2017 2017 Toastmasters International.
