Toastmasters Pathways has 10 paths of 5 levels each. This powerpoint pivots on the catalog listing the contents of each path. http://d57tm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Pathways-Paths-and-Projects-Catalog-V2.1.pdf (George Marshall gave me the ok to share/post my view of his document)
1. Level 1 - Mastering Fundamentals
Path Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Dynamic Leadership Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Effective Coaching Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Innovative Planning Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Leadership Development Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Motivational Strategies Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Persuasive Influence Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Presentation Mastery Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Strategic Relationships Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Team Collaboration Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Visionary Communication Ice Breaker Evaluation and Feedback Researching and Presenting
Required Projects What it contains Which paths
Evaluation and Feedback
5-7 minute speech
another 5-7 minute
speech
Speech evaluator All
Ice Breaker 4-6 minute speech All
Researching and Presenting
Research
2 worksheets
5-7 minute speech All
Observations
* Level 1 has the same projects for any path
* Summary of level: the main requirements are 4 speechs and a speech evaluation
2. Level 2 - Learning Your Style
Path Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Dynamic Leadership
Understanding Your
Leadership Style
Understanding Your
Communication Style
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Effective Coaching
Understanding Your
Leadership Style
Understanding Your
Communication Style
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Innovative Planning
Understanding Your
Leadership Style
Connect With Your
Audience
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Leadership Development
Understanding Your
Leadership Style Managing Time
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Motivational Strategies Active Listening
Understanding Your
Communication Style
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Persuasive Influence
Understanding Your
Leadership Style Active Listening
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Presentation Mastery
Understanding Your
Communication Style Effective Body Language
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Strategic Relationships
Understanding Your
Leadership Style
Cross-Cultural
Understanding
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Team Collaboration
Understanding Your
Leadership Style Active Listening
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Visionary Communication
Understanding Your
Leadership Style
Understanding Your
Communication Style
Introduction to
Toastmasters Mentoring
Observations
* There are seven projects in level 2 and which ones you get depends on your path.
* Some projects are the same for different paths; something to keep in mind when starting your second path.
* Level summary: 3 speeches (or 2 speeches and table topics master) + tiny activities
3. Level 2 details
Required Projects What it contains Which paths
Active Listening Table topics master
Motivational Strategies,
Persuasive Influence and Team
Collaboration
Connect with Your Audience 5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a
required part 2 project:
- Innovative Planning
Cross-Cultural Understanding
5-7 minute speech (uses a Defining
your Cultural Identity resource) Strategic Relationships
Effective Body Language 5-7 minute speech Presentation Mastery
Introduction to Toastmasters
Mentoring 5-7 minute speech All
Managing Time
Keep time/task log
5-7 minute speech Leadership Development
Understanding Your Communication
Style
questionnaire
5-7 minute speech
Dynamic Leadership, Effective
Coaching, Motivational Strategies,
Presentation Mastery and
Visionary Communication
Understanding Your Leadership Style
questionnaire
5-7 minute speech
All except Motivational Strategies
and Presentation Mastery
4. Level 3 - Increasing Knowledge
Path Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Dynamic Leadership Negotiate the Best Outcome Elective 1 Elective 2
Effective Coaching Reaching Consensus Elective 1 Elective 2
Innovative Planning Present a Proposal Elective 1 Elective 2
Leadership Development Planning and Implementing Elective 1 Elective 2
Motivational Strategies
Understanding Emotional
Intelligence Elective 1 Elective 2
Persuasive Influence
Understanding Conflict
Resolution Elective 1 Elective 2
Presentation Mastery Persuasive Speaking Elective 1 Elective 2
Strategic Relationships
Make Connections Through
Networking Elective 1 Elective 2
Team Collaboration Successful Collaboration Elective 1 Elective 2
Visionary Communication
Develop a Communications
Plan Elective 1 Elective 2
Observations
* There are seven projects in level 2 and which ones you get depends on your path.
* Some projects are the same for different paths; something to keep in mind when starting your second
path.
* Level summary: 3 speeches (or 2 speeches and table topics master) + tiny activities
5. Required Projects What it contains Which paths
Develop a Communications Plan
Develop plan (using Write Communication Plan
resource)
5-7 minute speech Visionary Communication
Make Connections Through
Networking
Attend a networking event (with Prepare to
Network resource)
5-7 minute speech Strategic Relationships
Reaching Consensus
Analyze negotation (with resource)
5-7 minute speech Dynamic Leadership
Persuasive Speaking
worksheet
5-7 minute speech Presentation Mastery
Planning and Implementing
Plan small project (with Project Plan resource)
Worksheet
2-3 minute report or 5-7 minute speech Leadership Development
Present a Proposal
Develop proposal (with resource)
5-7 minute speech Innovative Planning
Reaching Consensus
Lead Toastmasters or non-Toastmasters group
toward consensus for 20 minutes
5-7 minute speech Effective Coaching
Successful Collaboration
Make collaborative decision for small event with
small team (with resource)
5-7 minute speech Team Collaboration
Understanding Conflict
Resolution
Video activity
5-7 minute speech Persuasive Influence
Understanding Emotional
Intelligence
Journal for two weeks
5-7 minute speech Motivational Strategies
Level 3 details
6. Level 3 details
Elective Options What it contains Which paths
Active Listening Table topics master
All except those with it as a required
part 2 project:
- Motivational Strategies
- Persuasive Influence
- Team Collaboration
Connect with Storytelling 5-7 minute speech All
Connect with Your Audience 5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a required
part 2 project:
- Innovative Planning
Creating Effective Visual Aids 5-7 minute speech with 1-3 visual aids All
Deliver Social Speeches
3-4 minute speech (Uses Social Speech Basics
resource)
a second 3-4 minute speech (at different
meeting) All
Effective Body Language 5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a required
part 2 project:
- Presentation Mastery
Focus on the Positive
Log moods for 2 weeks
2-3 minute report or 5-7 minute speech All
Inspire Your Audience 5-7 minute speech All
Make Connections Through Networking
Attend a networking event (with Prepare to
Network resource)
5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a required
part 3 project:
- Strategic Relationships
Prepare for an Interview
Worksheet
5-7 minute role play interview (with resource) All
Understanding Vocal Variety 5-7 minute speech All
Using Descriptive Language 5-7 minute speech All
Using Presentation Software
Create slides
5-7 minute speech All
7. Level 4 - Building Skills
Path Project 1 Project 2
Dynamic Leadership Manage Change Elective
Effective Coaching Improvement Through Positive Coaching Elective
Innovative Planning Manage Projects Successfully Elective
Leadership Development Leading Your Team Elective
Motivational Strategies Motivate Others Elective
Persuasive Influence Leading in Difficult Situations Elective
Presentation Mastery Managing a Difficult Audience Elective
Strategic Relationships Public Relations Strategies Elective
Team Collaboration Motivate Others Elective
Visionary Communication Communicate Change Elective
Observations
* Pathways really shines at this level relating the speeches to activities
* Level summary: 2 speeches (some are longer) + medium sized activities
8. Level 4 details
Required Projects What it contains Which paths
Communicate Change
Develop a plan (real or hypothetical)
5-7 minute speech Visionary Communication
Improvement Through Positive Coaching
Coach an individual through a project
5-7 minute speech Effective Coaching
Leading Your Team
Lead a team of 2-4 people on a Toastmasters,
volunteer or work project
5-7 minute speech Leadership Development
Leading in Difficult Situations
Real or hypothetical project plan
5-7 minute speech+ impromptu response to plan
feedback (total 15-20 mins)
3 resources Persuasive Influence
Manage Change
Create a CM plan (with CM plan resource)
Worksheet
5-7 minute speech Dynamic Leadership
Manage Projects Successfully
Build a team
Create a project plan and complete plan (with
Project Plan resource)
2-3 minute speech about plan
5-7 minute speech about experience Innovative Planning
Managing a Difficult Audience
5-7 minute speech with audience role playing
being difficult (will take 12-15 minutes) Presentation Mastery
Motivate Others
Build/motivate team to complete project (with
resource)
360 evaluation
5-7 minute speech
Motivational Strategies and Team
Collaboration
Public Relations Strategies
Create PR strategy
5-7 minute speech Strategic Relationships
9. Level 4 details
Elective Options What it contains Which paths
Building a Social Media Presence
Build a new social media presence or
enhance an existing one
A 5-7 minute speech All
Create a Podcast
Create 60 minutes of podcast content
2-3 minute speech + play 5-10 mins All
Manage Online Meetings
20-25 minute online meeting or
webinar (with two resources) All
Manage Projects Successfully
Build a team
Create a project plan and complete
plan (with Project Plan resource)
2-3 minute speech about plan
5-7 minute speech about experience
All except those with it as a
required part 4 project:
- Innovative Planning
Managing a Difficult Audience
5-7 minute speech with audience role
playing being difficult (will take 12-15
minutes)
All except those with it as a
required part 4 project:
- Presentation Mastery
Public Relations Strategies
Create PR strategy
5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a
required part 4 project:
- Strategic Relationships
Question-and-Answer Session
5-7 minute speech
Q&A after speech (15-20 minutes total) All
Write a Compelling Blog
Post 8 blog entries in a month and have
evaluated
2-3 minute speech All
10. Level 5 - Demonstrating Expertise
Path Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Dynamic Leadership Lead in Any Situation Reflect on your path Elective
Effective Coaching
High Performance
Leadership Reflect on your path Elective
Innovative Planning
High Performance
Leadership Reflect on your path Elective
Leadership Development Manage Successful Events Reflect on your path Elective
Motivational Strategies Team Building Reflect on your path Elective
Persuasive Influence
High Performance
Leadership Reflect on your path Elective
Presentation Mastery
Prepare to Speak
Professionally Reflect on your path Elective
Strategic Relationships
Leading in Your Volunteer
Organization Reflect on your path Elective
Team Collaboration Lead in Any Situation Reflect on your path Elective
Visionary Communication Develop Your Vision Reflect on your path Elective
Observations
* There are seven unique required projects across the paths. Three have the HPLP which you might have completed before Pathways.
* Level summary: 4 or so speeches of varying lengths + big projects
11. Level 5 details
Required Projects What it contains Which paths
Develop Your Vision
Develop vision and plan (using Vision Plan resource)
2 worksheets
task list
5-7 minute speech
another 5-7 minute speech Visionary Communication
High Performance Leadership
Complete project with a team and guidance committee
5-7 minute speech
Another 5-7 minute speech
6 resources and a worksheet
Effective Coaching, Innovative
Planning and Persuasive Influence
Lead in Any Situation
Serve in a Toastmasters, other volunteer or job leadership role
for 6 months
360 evaluation
8-10 minute speech
Dynamic Leadership and Team
Collaboration
Leading in Your Volunteer
Organization
Serve in a Toastmasters or other volunteer leadership role for 6
months
360 evaluation
Create a succession plan (with 2 resources)
5-7 minute speech Strategic Relationships
Manage Successful Events
Plan/organize/implement event
Worksheet (and Communication Plan Resource)
5-7 minute speech Leadership Development
Prepare to Speak Professionally
worksheet
18-22 minute keynote style speeech Presentation Mastery
Reflect on your path 10-12 minute speech (with resource) All
Team Building
Work with small team to design/host team building event (with
2 resources)
2-3 minute report before event
5-7 minute speech after event Motivational Strategies
12. Level 5 details
Elective Options What it contains Which paths
Ethical Leadership
Run a 20-40 minute panel with Q&A
(using Ethical Framework resource) All
High Performance Leadership
Complete project with a team and
guidance committee
5-7 minute speech
Another 5-7 minute speech
6 resources and a worksheet
All except those with it as a
required part 5 project:
- Effective Coaching
- Innovative Planning
- Persuasive Influence
Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
Serve in a Toastmasters or other
volunteer leadership role for 6
months
360 evaluation
Create a succession plan (with 2
resources)
5-7 minute speech
All except those with it as a
required part 5 project:
- Strategic Relationships
Lessons Learned
Facilitate a lessons learned meeting
for a project
Document results + two logs
360 evaluation
5-7 minute speech All
Moderate a Panel Discussion
Plan/moderate 20-40 minute panel
(with resource) All
Prepare to Speak Professionally
worksheet
18-22 minute keynote style speeech
All except those with it as a
required part 5 project:
- Presentation Mastery