Innovative Planning

This path helps you build your skills as a public speaker and leader. The projects on this path focus on developing a strong connection with audience members when you present, speech writing and speech delivery. The projects contribute to building an understanding of the steps to manage a project, as well as creating innovative solutions. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.

Innovative Planning hierarchal core competencies:

1. Public Speaking
2. Management
3. Interpersonal Communication
4. Confidence

Innovative Planning Curriculum

Innovative Planning

Level 1

Innovative Planning

Level 2

Level 2

Required Projects

Understanding Your Leadership Style

Connect with Your Audience

Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

Innovative Planning

Level 3

Level 3

Required Projects

Present a Proposal

Level 3

Elective Projects (choose 2)

Deliver Social Speeches

Using Presentation So ware

Connect with Storytelling

Creating Effective Visual Aids

Using Descriptive Language

Make Connections Through Networking

Focus on the Positive

Inspire Your Audience

Prepare for an Interview

Understanding Vocal Variety

Effective Body Language

Active Listening

Know Your Sense of Humor

Innovative Planning

Level 4

Level 4

Required Projects

Manage Projects Successfully

Level 4

Elective Projects (choose 1)

Create a Podcast

Building a Social Media Presence

Managing a Difficult Audience

Write a Compelling Blog

Manage Online Meetings

Question-and-Answer Session

Public Relations Strategies

Innovative Planning

Level 5

Level 5

Required Projects

High Performance Leadership

Reflect on Your Path

Level 5

Elective Projects (choose 1)

Lessons Learned

Moderate a Panel Discussion

Ethical Leadership

Leading in Your Volunteer Organization

Prepare to Speak  Professionally