Succession PlanningFor Toastmaster Clubs

WHY?

• Fulfill club mission

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

WHY?

• Fulfill club mission

• Attain goals – (educational, membership, administrative)

• Retain club memory, culture & values

• Avoid communication breakdown

Succession Planning

Not . . .

Beg people to be an officer

Blackmail and threats

Cry and sob

Elect people who are absent

Sucksession Planning

Identify Positions & Competencies

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

Identify Positions & “Competencies”

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

• Positions: 7 Club Offices

• “Competencies” • Commitment to Toastmasters• Accountable• Desire to learn• Open to feedback

Identify Positions & Competencies

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

• President appoints nominating committee• Nominating committee

• obtains candidates for each position• reports to club meeting prior to elections

• Elections first meeting in May• Officer list due by June 30

Identify Positions & Competencies

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

• Ideas:• Add “officer role explanation” to agenda• Personal asks• Officer list to all, cross out offices

Succession Planning

Name: _____________________________

Please cross out club offices you are UNWILLING to take (see back for office responsibilities)

PresidentVice President of EducationVice President MembershipVice President Public Relations

Identify Positions & Competencies

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

• Personal training one-on-one• Official officer training• Transfer tools, resources• Area Visit Reports

Succession Planning

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Identify Positions & Competencies

Select Candidates

Implement Training & Transfer

Monitor & Evaluate

Succession Planning

Mentor your successor!

Resources: Club Officer Tools

Leadership Central > Club Officer Tools

Club Officer Elections p. 55

Club Leadership Handbook

Mailed in May to Club Mailing Address

Club Success Plan

Pass the baton . . . A good handoff means you won’t slow anyone down!