Toastmasters International provides 15 manuals for speakers who wish to
continue to improve beyond the basic Communications Manual. They can be
ordered from Toastmasters International.
Prepare a talk that will build goodwill for your organization by supplying useful information of interest to the audience.
"Resources for Goodwill" (8-10 mins)
Research the operation and benefits of an organization or company.
Prepare a talk designed to build goodwill toward it by presenting factual information.
Analyze the common interests of your audience and focus your presentation on those interests.
Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.
"The Persuasive Approach" (8-10 mins)
Direct a persuasive appeal to the audience's self-interests using a combination of fact and emotion in a speech delivered in such a manner that it appears extemporaneous.
Persuade the audience to adopt your viewpoint by the use of standard persuasive techniques.
"Speaking Under Fire" (Speech: 6-8 mins, Questions: 8-10 mins)
Prepare a talk to persuade a hostile audience at least to consider your position on a controversial issue.
Conduct a question-and-answer period on the speech subject.
"The Media Speech" (8 mins ±30 secs)
Write a speech script on behalf of a social cause.
Using the script, present the speech to persuade a general television audience.
Present an introductory short talk or brief lecture describing a theory, model, or information about a topic that will be discussed by a group following the presentation.
Organize the information so that it is easy to understand and can be remembered.
Orient the group to think about the specific goal of the discussion that follows.
Use a buzz session discussion technique to promote group participation in deriving information leading to solution to the problem.
"The Round Robin" (20-30 mins)
Establish the meaning of a question with a discussion group.
Using a problem solving pattern, lead the participants in a brainstorming session.
Screen the possible solutions and lead the group in deciding what action to take.
"Pilot a Panel" (30-40 mins)
Select a problem for panel discussion.
Select not less than three members in advance to speak on the panel.
Define the common goals and the purpose of the panel.
Acting as moderator, monitor the panel discussion to inform the audience.
"Make It Make Believe (Role Play)" (20-30 mins)
Understand what role-playing is and how to use it effectively in group communication.
Select a problem involving human relations in which you may use the role-playing method to illustrate and explore the problem.
Create a plot and characters relevant to the discussion problem and select a cast from among the group members.
Direct the role-play enactment, relate it to the discussion problem, and lead the group in arriving at a solution.
"The Workshop Leader" (30-40 mins)
Building group unity, guide the workshop participants in an investigative discussion of the problem.
Follow a problem solving pattern to arrive at a solution.
Bring the group to an agreement before the discussion ends.
Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech.
Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.
Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, future situation or before and after.
"Uplift the Spirit" (8-10 mins)
Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kind of speeches.
Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.
Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views.
"Sell a Product" (10-12 mins)
Understand the relationship of sales technique to persuasion.
Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action.
Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation.
Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer.
"Read Out Loud" (12-15 mins)
Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.
Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.
Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication.
"Introduce the Speaker" (Duration of a club meeting)
Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies).
Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies.
Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting.
"The Briefing" (Speech: 8-10 mins, Questions: 5 mins)
Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organization of material.
Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information.
Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing.
"The Technical Speech" (8-10 mins)
Convert a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech.
Organize a technical speech according to the inverted-pyramid approach.
Write a technical speech as "spoken language," not as an article.
Give the speech by effectively reading out loud.
"Manage and Motivate" (10-12 mins)
Understand the concept and nature of motivational method in management.
Apply a four step motivational method with the objectives to persuade and inspire.
Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal.
"The Status Report" (12-15 mins)
Organize and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a department or company in relation to goals.
Construct the report according to a four-step pattern.
Give an effective presentation of the report.
"Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship" (Speech: 5 mins, Questions: 10 mins)
Understand the definition and nature of the adversary relationship.
Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial management issue.
Employing appropriate preparation methods, strategy, and techniques, for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or corporation.
The Entertaining Speaker (226-A)