A critical element to creating a successful district is providing effective training for its leaders. Without properly trained leaders at every level, districts, and clubs, cannot meet members’ needs or introduce the benefits of Toastmasters to others. When District leaders are well-trained all members are better served leading to more positive member experiences which in turn leads to quality, sustainable clubs and increased member retention.
Training for Area and Division Directors will be conducted throughout the year and may also include other elected or appointed District leaders. These events are held at Division or District meetings, and sessions must focus on topics that support the achievement of the District and club mission. Below are the topics that are permitted:
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The initial District Leader Training for Area and Division Directors is designed to enable leaders to do the following:
Pathways is Toastmasters self-paced online communication and leadership learning curriculum comprised of 11 paths and over 300 unique competencies.
Trained club officers result in more satisfied members, more exciting club meetings, more new members, more Distinguished Clubs and more Distinguished Districts.
Toastmasters International prepared a series of Successful Clubs and Better Speaker presentations designed to give practical tips that would benefit all members.