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Area and Division Director Training Agenda - July 17, 2021

Division and Area Director
July 17, 2021

District Leadership Handbook – A Guide to Effective District Management
District Recognition Program

9:00 AM – 10:30 PM – Area Director Expectations (NEW)
Making an Impact in Your Area
The Roles Around You
Pre-Work
Participant Workbook
10:45 PM – 11:15 PM – Thrive in the District Recognition Program
Distinguished Club Program Module
Participant Workbook
11:25 AM – 12:45 PM – Club Visits
What is a Successful Club Visit Module
Club Visit Outcomes Module
Pre-Work
Participant Workbook
12:45 – 1:00 PM – Q&A and Wrap-Up

Area and Division Director Training Agenda - August 14, 2021

Division and Area Director
August 14, 2021<p/ >District Leadership Handbook – A Guide to Effective District Management
District Recognition Program

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Establish and Support New Clubs / Participant Workbook
Mission and Goals Module
Club Builders Module
Club-Building Cycle
12:30 – 12:45 – Develop Successful Teams / Participant Workbook
Team Motivation Module
12:45 – 1:00 PM – Q&A and Wrap-Up

Division and Area Director Training Agenda – September 18, 2021

Division and Area Director September 18, 2021 District Leadership Handbook – A Guide to Effective District Management
District Recognition Program
8:30-8:45AM      Zoom Orientation and Housekeeping
8:45-9:00AM      Trio Welcome
9:00-10:20AM    Club Visits Module // What is a Successful Club Visit? // Club Visit Outcomes
10:20-10:30AM 10 minute Break
10:30-11:20AM  Develop Successful Teams Module // Your Team Members // Team Agreement // Conflict Resolution
11:20-11:30AM 10 minute Break
11:30AM-12:15PM Enhance Club Quality Module // Quality Clubs // Get to Know Your Clubs
12:15—12:45PM Thrive in the District Recognition Program // The District Recognition Program
12:45-1:00PM    Q & A and Wrap-Up

Before joining the Area and Division Director training, familiarize yourself with the following tools to begin the year with confidence and competence!

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Toastmasters International Division and Area Directors Training Material

New – 2021  
Area Director Expectations (New) – In this session, Area Directors outline their role and their relationships to the other positions in the District. They identify the unique opportunity they have to deliver a positive impact on the organization.
Facilitator Guide / Session Outline / PowerPoint Deck  /Participant Workbook / Pre-work
Club Visits (New) – Area Directors are responsible for motivating, guiding, and strengthening clubs. This session will examine the different means by which Area Directors may facilitate the positive member experience, support member retention, and encourage membership through club visits.

Facilitator Guide / Session Outline / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook / Pre-work
Traditional  
Prepare for Training – Pre-work for Session #1 to Session #5 – As a training facilitator, you are responsible for conveying the information that area and division directors need to fulfill their roles. Well-trained area and division directors are equipped to develop successful teams, enhance club quality, establish and support new clubs, conduct quality speech contests, and thrive in the District Recognition Program. All of these abilities contribute to fulfill the district mission. This session assists you in preparing for your role.

Facilitator Guide / Participant Workbook
Develop Successful Teams – Area and division directors serve as liaisons between districts and clubs; to accomplish all the responsibilities of these important roles, they depend on the teams they build. The effectiveness of these teams is a reflection of the area and division directors’ ability to lead and motivate. Area and division directors lay the groundwork for effective teamwork by creating and maintaining a team agreement at the beginning of their terms. In this session, area and division directors examine a team agreement and discuss motivation and conflict-resolution techniques to keep their teams strong and productive.

Facilitator Guide / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook
Enhance Club Quality – Part of the district mission is to enhance the quality and performance of clubs. As district leaders, area and division directors perpetuate this mission. Members are drawn to and stay in clubs that foster an environment of mutual support and enrichment. Area and division directors support clubs in creating this environment by soliciting club needs and offering perspective and knowledge. In this session, area and division directors consider how to gather information about clubs and identify ways to enhance their quality and performance.

Facilitator Guide / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook
Establish and Support New Clubs – As district leaders, part of area and division directors’ mission is to extend the network of clubs. New clubs allow more people access to the benefits of Toastmasters. An important responsibility of area and division directors is to establish and support new clubs. In this session, area and division directors identify the requirements for establishing clubs so that they will be able to take advantage of club-building opportunities.

Facilitator Guide / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook
Conduct Quality Speech Contests – Area directors oversee area speech contests, and division directors oversee division speech contests. When area and division directors have a good understanding of the contest process, rules, and resources, the contests’ quality is enhanced. The roles that area and division directors play in speech contests vary by district. In this session, area and division directors learn how to find answers about contests using the Speech Contest Rulebook (Item 1171) and discover other resources so that they are equipped to oversee speech contests in their areas and divisions.

Facilitator Guide / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook
Thrive in the District Recognition Program
The focus of the District Recognition Program is on club quality and the member experience. Area and division directors play an essential role in earning Distinguished recognition for the district, division, and area, beginning with the club. In this session, area and division directors examine how Moments of Truth and the Distinguished Club Program serve as the foundation for the District Recognition Program. They learn how to create success plans based on their area and division Distinguished goals and how to track progress toward those goals.Facilitator Guide / PowerPoint Deck / Participant Workbook