Toastmasters leadership training focuses on developing real-world skills
KUCHING: The importance of developing real-world skills to thrive in today’s ever- changing and vibrant global environment was the focus of the recent Toastmasters Leadership Institute ( TLI) training for club officers.
The club in a press statement said the training on Dec 8 organised by Division D of District 87, Toastmasters International saw the participation of 40 officers from the various Toastmasters clubs here.
“Training sessions for club officers are held twice a year.
Providing effective training for them will go a long way to enhance the range and quality of services to our members as they seek to develop their communication and leadership skills,” said Division D director and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Stanley Gona Chee Khiong in the statement.
He added that it is indeed an integral part of their ongoing objective to work closely with their members to achieve their personal and professional development goals.
Stanley also thanked senior District 87 officers namely district director Liana Kwan, programme quality director Wong Toh Hee and club growth director Allen Ang for facilitating the training sessions.
The sessions conducted in English and Mandarin were held at the International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i- CATS) premises here.
He also thanked former District 51 governor Dunstan Chan for conducting the Contest Judging Workshop.
On another note, Stanley also said that Toastmasters club meetings are held fortnightly at the various clubs here to enable Toastmasters (club officers and members alike) to develop skills in a variety of disciplines.
Through Pathways ( Toastmasters’ new education programme), one will be able to develop real-world, transferable skills in different areas such as communication, leadership, management, strategic planning, service to others and public speaking.
Meanwhile, District 87 comprises Toastmasters clubs from Brunei, Indonesia and East Malaysia.
Toastmasters International has more than 357,000 members.
Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,600 clubs in 143 countries.