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The Basic Manual
The Communication & Leadership Program manual (also called the "basic manual") helps you to develop the basic skills that you need to prepare and present an effective speech.
The manual is organized into ten separate projects, each with its own individual focus or objective. An extremely effective tool in developing your speaking skills, the Communication & Leadership Program manual never tells you exactly what to do or what to speak about, but rather it provides a set of guidelines for you to think about as you prepare your speech.
As an essential part of the Toastmasters program, another Toastmaster will evaluate each speech that you give, providing positive feedback and suggestions for improvement, as necessary.
After completing the Communication & Leadership Program manual, you earn Competent Communicator (CC) recognition and are able to focus your efforts on the projects in the advanced speech manuals of the Toastmasters program.
Your club's Vice President Education (or other Club officer if a VPE is the one earning the award) can submit an application for a CCor other award online at the Toastmasters International website.
The chart below lists the ten projects in the Communication and Leadership Program manual.
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Project
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Time
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Objective
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| 1 |
The Ice Breaker |
4 - 6 |
Self-introduction to your club |
| 2 |
Organize Your Speech |
5 - 7 |
Organization/construction |
| 3 |
Get to the Point
prior to Oct 03, was "Speak with Sincerity" |
5 - 7 |
Achievement of a purpose |
| 4 |
How to Say It
prior to Oct 03, was "Work with Words" |
5 - 7 |
Precision in word choice |
| 5 |
Your Body Speaks
prior to Oct 03, was "Show What You Mean" |
5 - 7 |
Gestures and body movements |
| Evaluate Your Progress - Part 1 |
| 6 |
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5 - 7 |
Voice volume, pitch, rate, quality |
| 7 |
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5 - 7 |
Effective use of research |
| 8 |
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5 - 7 |
Effective use of visual aids |
| 9 |
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5 - 7 |
Persuasion |
| 10 |
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8 - 10 |
Inspiration |
| Evaluate Your Progress - Part 2 |
The Advanced Communication & Leadership Program trains you for different speaking situations that Toastmasters can encounter outside the club environment. There are currently 15 Advanced Communication & Leadership (C&L) manuals, and each manual includes five speech projects. Within each of these advanced manuals, the individual projects all focus on a single, specific theme to help Toastmasters improve their speaking skills in that particular area.
Please see below for a list of the current Advanced Manuals containing the names and descriptions of the manuals and individual projects.
- The Entertaining Speaker
- Speaking to Inform
- Public Relations
- The Discussion Leader
- Specialty Speeches
- Speeches by Management
- The Professional Speaker
- Technical Presentations
- Persuasive Speaking
- Communicating on Television
- Storytelling
- Interpretive Reading
- Interpersonal Communication
- Special Occasion Speeches
- Humorously Speaking
The Advanced Communication and Leadership Program
The Advanced Communication and Leadership Program is designed to provide
you with the necessary skills and experience to meet those challenges.
Each manual is $4.00 from Toastmasters International ( www.toastmasters.org). Charts are also available to track your accomplishments
and those of your fellow Club members.
The Entertaining Speaker (226A)
This manual includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining or
dramatic speech, where to find material, how to make an audience laugh, and
what to do when you’re asked to speak after dinner.
Speaking To Inform (226B)
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.
Public Relations (226C)
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.
The Discussion Leader (226D)
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.
Specialty Speeches (226E)
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 (226F)
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.
The Professional Speaker (226G)
This manual is a complete guide to becoming a professional speaker. Subjects
covered include speaking as a company representative and speaking for pay.
Technical Presentations (226H)
The projects in this manual will help you prepare and present briefings, proposals,
technical papers and technical team presentations.
Persuasive Speaking (226I)
The ability to influence and persuade others to accept your ideas, products, or
services is vital. The projects in this manual are all designed to help you develop
excellent persuasive techniques and expand your presentation skills.
Communicating on Television (226J)
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.
Storytelling (226K)
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.
Interpretive Reading (226L)
This manual will help you develop your interpretive reading skills. The projects
include presenting stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and oratorical speeches.
Interpersonal Communications (226M)
Topics covered include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism,
coaching someone to improved performance, and expressing dissatisfaction
effectively.
Special Occasion Speeches (226N)
Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, “roasting†someone,
and presenting and accepting awards.
Humorously Speaking (226O)
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.
Advanced C&L Library Set (226Z)
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