We often refer to EVALUATION as the ‘powerhouse’ of Toastmasters, because we evaluate almost everything we do: Madam President S Bisby 23/24...
We ALL know how rewarding that presenting a speech and receiving lots of praise can be, but it’s also the direct feedback that really hones in on what was successful (and what wasn’t) that we can really learn from, in REAL feedback terms… LOL Zoe Elizabeth Sweeting
Each of our prepared speeches are organized around a well defined set of objectives or Pathways”. Evaluation focuses on how well those objectives have been achieved, as well as looking at other opportunities for improvement of self.
We also aim to evaluate other parts of the bi-monthly meetings, including all of the impromptu speeches and the other educational slots involved. There are vital voluntary roles which are existential to focusing on very particular aspects of delivering regular speeches.
Such As:
- grammar,
- word-use,
- timekeeping,
- hesitations,
- pauses,
- tone,
- range,
- pace,
- engagement
- impact
These are just a few of the areas that are evaluated throughout each meeting, all the way up to competition level of proficiency. Get used to being supported by someone assigned to focus purely on specific areas of your personal growth along your individual pathway..
Although the feedback and evaluation is focused on helping the speaker, there are
also benefits for everyone in the group or TM Family. We’re delivering valuable services in an environment of continuous learning, and anything that helps us to improve is useful.
We as a group of volunteers are open to new ideas and will give it a go if it will help us improve and grow together…
Evaluation roles are taken on by fellow members in a spirit of Service to others and in pursuit of Excellence to our Toastmasters Promise.
There’s a great sense of OWNERSHIP that develops within us as we continue our journey through Toastmasters, we are all in this thing together and wanting to help each other develop, and all of the feedback is given constructively.
“Evaluations are more like Lifeblood Of Toastmasters” – Mr President S Bisby 22/23
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