Communication & Leadership Tracks

Recognition Requirements

Within the Toastmaster program there are many levels of achievements. Below is a clickable diagram of the communication and leadership tracks and to its right is a list of achievements, that can be navigated as well.

Those of you who were members of Toastmasters prior to the announcement of the new program (November 2005) will notice many changes in the program, These changes were officially instituted July 1,2006 by Toastmasters International in order to give its membership a much more in-depth approach in gaining proper skills within the realms of communication and leadership.

Note: If you are part-way through any level, you can simply continue on and complete that award - and you will receive the new designation. In no case will you lose credit for work already done. No additional CTM, ATM-B, ATM-S or ATM-G awards will be given after June 30, 2006.

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New Toastmaster
Competent Communicator
Advanced Communicator Bronze
Advanced Communicator Silver
Advanced Communicator Gold
Competent Leader
Advanced Leader Bronze
Advanced Leader Silver
Distinguished Toastmaster

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New Toastmaster (TM)

When you join Toastmasters you will be given the opportunity to learn and grow at your own pace, participate fully within the meetings of your club and even make arrangements to visit and / or participate within virtually any Toastmaster club in the world, if you so desire. You will receive your communication and leadership manual consisting of 10 speech projects and be given the opportunity to run for and hold office within your Club, District, Region, etc... You will soon discover that the wealth of knowledge and opportunity offered by Toastmasters is only limited by your desire to grow and learn. Your CC, CL or DTM status need not be the end all or be all. You can complete each segment of the Toastmasters program as often as you would like and each time you do there is more to learn, new ways of viewing your skills and continual self-improvements that can be made.

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Competent Communicator (CC)

previously known as Competent Toastmaster (CTM)

To become a CC you must have
* complete the Communication and Leadership Manual

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Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)

previously known as Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B)

To become a ACB you must have
* earned the Competent Toastmaster (CC) award
* completed two Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals of your choice.

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Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)

previously known as Advanced Toastmaster Silver (ATM-S)

To become a ACS you must have
* earned the Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) award
* completed two additional Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals (may not be those completed for the ACB award).
* conducted any two programs from the Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series

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Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)

previously known as Advanced Toastmaster Gold (ATM-G)

To become a ACG you must have
* earned the Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) award
* completed two Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals (may not be those completed for the ACB or ACS award)
* Conducted a registered Success/Leadership Program,Success/Communication Program or a registered Youth Leadership Program
* coached a new member with their first three speech projects

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Competent Leader (CL)

To become a CL you must have
* completed the requirements in the new Competent Leadership (CL) manual while serving in club meeting roles

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Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)

previously known as Competent Leader (CL)

To become a ALB you must have
* earned the Competent Leader (CL) award
* serve at least six months as a Club officer (President, Vice President Education, Vice President Membership, Vice President Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms)
* participated in a District-sponsored club officer training program (while an officer)
* conducted any two programs from The Successful Club Series

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Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

previously known as Advanced Leader (AL)

To become a (ALS) you must have
* earned the Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) award
* serve a complete term as a District Officer (District Governor, Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, Lieutenant Governor Marketing, Public Relations Officer, District Secretary, District Treasurer, Division Governor, Area Governor)
* completed the High Performance Leadership program
* served successfully as a Club sponsor, mentor, or Specialist

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Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

To become a (DTM) you must have
* earned the Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)
* earned the Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) award

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Manuals and Skill Building Programs offered by Toastmasters

Communication and Leadership Manual / Competent Leadership Manual / Advanced Communication and Leadership Manuals / Success/Leadership /
Better Speaker Series / Successful Club Series / Succes Communication / Success/Leadership / High Performance Leadership /
Other Educational Manuals and Pamphlets

Communication and Leadership Manual

COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP MANUAL: This manual consists of ten speech projects that will be the foundation of all your spesch presentations.

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Competent Leadership Manual

COMPETENT LEADERSHIP MANUAL: This manual consists of ten projects but there may be as many as four tasks a member will need to complete to finish a project. Each task receives a written evaluation.

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Advanced Communication and Leadership Manuals

COMMUNICATING ON TELEVISION: Television presentations differ from other presentations, and they require special considerations. With this manual you’ll learn to present editorials, appear as a guest on a "talk" show, conduct a press conference, and use television to train.
HUMOROUSLY SPEAKING: Audiences love to laugh. This manual shows you how to use humorous stories and jokes throughout your speech to grab and keep listeners’ attention and illustrate your points. You also learn how to give an entirely humorous speech.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS: Topics covered include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to mproved performance, and expressing dissatisfaction effectively.
INTERPRETIVE READING: This manual will help you develop your interpretive reading skills. The projects include presenting stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and oratorical speeches.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: This complete guide to preparing and delivering the public relations speech will help you develop resources and techniques, "speak under fire," and handle the media talk.
SPEAKING TO INFORM: The projects in this manual will help you give informative and interesting speeches. Topics covered include the demonstration talk, the fact-finding report, the abstract concept and resources for informing.
SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES: Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, "roasting" someone, and presenting and accepting awards.
SPECIALTY SPEECHES: Speakers must be able to speak in many situations and this manual will help. Types of speeches covered include impromptu speeches, sales presentations, introductions, inspirational speeches, and oral interpretations.
SPEECHES BY MANAGEMENT: This manual will help you successfully handle a variety of speaking situations managers encounter in their work environment. Subjects covered include briefings, technical speeches, motivational talks and confrontations.
STORYTELLING: Everyone loves a story. Types of stories covered in this manual include the folk tale, the personal story, stories with morals, the touching story, and the historical story.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS: The projects in this manual will help you prepare and present briefings, proposals, technical papers and technical team presentations.
THE DISCUSSION LEADER: This manual offers guidance in presenting workshop and conference presentations.Role-playing and problem-solving sessions are also covered. This manual is a must for managers, trainers, teachers and administrators.
THE ENTERTAINING SPEAKER: This manual includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining oi dramatic speech, where to find material, how to make an audience laugh, and whal to do when you’re asked to speak after dinner.
THE PROFESSIONAL SALESPERSON: Everyone is a salesperson. At one time or another we must sell ideas or products to others. This manual will help you develop sales presentations, conduct sales meetings and train other salespeople.
THE PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER: This manual is a complete guide to becoming a professional speaker. Subjects covered include speaking as a company representative and speaking for pay.
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING: (Replaced Professional Salesperson) The ability to influence and persuade others to accept your ideas, products, or services is vital. The projects in...

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Better Speaker Series

BEGINNING YOUR SPEECH: Suggestions for starting off your speech right.
CONCLUDING YOUR SPEECH: Tips for ending your speech with power.
TAKE THE TERROR OUT OF A TALK.: Techniques for overcoming nervousness when speaking.
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING: Don’t be caught off balance when speaking off-the-cuff!
SELECTING YOUR TOPIC: Running out of speech ideas? Here’s how to develop new ones.
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE: If you can relate to your audience, they will relate to you.
ORGANIZING YOUR SPEECH: Once you know what to say, consider next the when and the how.
CREATING AN INTRODUCTION: Great introductions should precede great speeches.
PREPARATION AND PRACTICE: Techniques for preparing and rehearsing your next speech.

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Successful Club Series

The modules in this series address the subject of quality meetings

THE MOMENTS OF TRUTH

FlNDJNG NEW MEMBERS FOR YOUR CLUB

EVALUATE TO MOTIVATE

CLOSING THE SALE

CREATING THE BEST CLUB CLIMATE

MEETING~ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MENTORING

KEEPING THE COMMITMENT

GOING BEYOND OUR CLUB

TO BE A DISTINGUISIED CL

THE TOASTMASTERS EDUCATiON PROGRAM

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Success/Communication

The Succes/Communication programs employ a unique training method a seminar format involving all Club members. In each module, a seminar leader conducts workshops designed to help participants develop and refine their leadership skills.

THE ART OF EFFECTIVE EVALUATION: This program will give Club members the knowledge, motivation and skills they need to become more effective evaluators.
BUILDING YOUR THINKING POWER PART I; MENTAL FLEXIBILITY: This educational seminar program teaches participants how to adapt their behavior to; achieve the best results.
BUILDING YOUR THINKING POWER PART II: THE POWER OF IDEAS: This two-hour educational seminar program teaches participants how to become more; creative thinkers.
HOW TO LISTEN EFFECTIVELY: Teaches listening, speaking, and leadership skills
FROM SPEAKER TO TRAINER: This educational seminar program teaches participants how to develop and present; training programs.

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Success/Leadership

The Success/Leadership programs employ a unique training method a seminar format involving all Club members. In each module, a seminar leader conducts workshops designed to help participants develop and refine their leadership skills.

HOW TO CONDUCT PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS: A group leader working from a Coordinator’s Guide reviews the techniques and dynamics; of small group meetings.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE IN ACTION: Newly Revised! Designed to provide Toastmasters with the basic skills to effectively lead and participate in parliamentary discussion.
BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP POWER PART I: CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS: This educational seminar program explores the qualities, values and styles effective leaders display.
BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP POWER PART II: DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS: This educational seminar program helps members develop leadership skills.
BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP POWER PART III: WORKING IN THE TEAM ENVIRONMENT: This educational program helps participants learn to use leadership skills as they pertain to working with and leading teams.
IMPROVING YOUR MANAGEMENT SKILLS: This educational seminar program will give participants the knowledge and skills they need to be more effective managers.

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High Performance Leadership

HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP
This five-project program offers instruction and practice in such vital leadership skills and activities as developing a mission and vision, goal-selling and planning, identifying values and building a team.

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Other Educational Manuals and Pamphlets

Educational manuals, pamphlets, books and cassettes to help you become a successful public speaker and a dynamic leader.

DEBATE HANDBOOK: Contains basic principles of formal debate, with sample debate formats and judging tips.
YOUR SPEAKING VOICE: A complete how-to guide for improving your voice. Includes exercises for developing proper pitch, rate, variety, tone, volume and articulation.
CHAIRMAN: Useful information for anyone called upon to chair a meeting. A “how-to” guide based on parliamentary procedure.
GESTURES: YOUR BODY SPEAKS: A guide to using gestures, body movement, facial expressions and eye contact when you speak.
“PUT ON A GOOD SHOW”: A comprehensive guide to planning, organizing and on-site coordination of training; programs, major conferences, and banquets.
MASTER YOUR MEETINGS: This handbook provides the information you need to conduct dynamic, exciting, effective Club meetings. It covers everything from programming, agendas and participant responsibilities to officer responsibilities, Table Topics ideas and lectern etiquette. Everything you need to know to have great meetings, all in one place.
INTRODUCING THE SPEAKER: Explains why speakers need to be introduced and how to make a speech introduction.
A TOASTMASTER WEARS MANY HATS: Includes tips on when you’re the speaker, evaluator, Toastmaster, table topics master, general evaluator, timer, grammarian, and “ah” counter.
WHEN YOU’RE THE INTRODUCER: Includes tips on preparing and delivering an introduction.
THEY’RE ALL AROUND US: Suggestions on where to find ideas for your speeches.

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