Toastmasters adopts a modernised educational programme
The new programme delivers skills needed in the workplace
Southern Africa Toastmasters, a district of Toastmasters International has launched the Pathways learning experience, a modernised experience suited to a changing global society.
Pathways marks the first complete redesign of the Toastmasters’ educational programme since the organisation was founded in 1924. The programme is being implemented in all Toastmasters clubs, including the Florida and West Rand clubs, with great success.
The programme is highlighted by interactive, customised and flexible learning and offers expanded skills development and competencies that users can apply in their careers, personal lives and in the community.
Skills learned through the Pathways educational programme will enable users to leverage their skills to enhance their careers. In an attempt to develop and enhance the skills of their workforce, the programme is also used by employers around the world, including Accenture, PWC, Absa and General Electric.
With its immediate, real world applicability and online accessibility, the Pathways programme offers contemporary skills that can be applied in a variety of practical settings.
Some of the programme highlights include:
• Ten different learning paths, with more than 14 projects in each, to choose from
• Five core competencies (public speaking, interpersonal communication, management, strategic leadership and confidence)
• More than 300 unique competencies
• Content that is available in print as well as online
Even though Pathways is the most significant change undertaken by Toastmasters International, it remains consistent with the original vision of the Toastmasters founder, Ralph Smedley, by still offering members the much-loved Toastmasters experience.
Toastmaster International’s ambassador for Pathways, Alridge Vegesai, said, “History records the fate of companies like Nokia and Blackberry that did not adapt to the needs of their customers. They were giants in the Telecoms world, but because they had failed to adapt, they are still struggling to recover.”
For more information on Pathways, or to find a club in your area, visit https://www.toastmasters.org.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at roodepoortrecord@caxton.co.za (remember to include your contact details) or phone us on 011 955 1130.
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
