What is Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)?

The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) is the recommended method of club officer training by TMI. Many districts have found success using this format, in which training programs are conducted concurrently as courses. TLI is being implemented in our District 79 for the first time.

How does it work?

Multiple Training modules are conducted at a facility simultaneously in several rooms and is open to all the members who can choose the training they want to attend. The WHQ recommends 10 programs. Additional courses involving other Communication and Leadership aspects in Toastmasters can be incorporated, after approval from TLI Chair.

How does District 79 plan to implement TLI?

The program will be coordinated by the TLI Chairman appointed by the District Governor and LGET who will Plan and Develop the course schedule for the entire District.  Owing to the geographical expanse of our district we will have de-centralized training in individual Divisions / countries depending on proximity.

The TLI Chairman and coordinators will work with the Division Governors and Asst Division Governors-Education and Training, to regulate the TLI courses in Divisions. Hand-picked trainers would be “trained to train” prior to launching TLI, to ensure consistency throughout the District.

What are the Objectives of TLI?

Train Club Officers in Modular format, and provide supplemental training to District Officers.

Supplemental training and educational opportunities to all members.

Encourage educational achievement within clubs

Help the district build clubs, and assist clubs in attracting and keeping members

All modules must be consistent with the Mission of TMI and the District

Who Can Attend?

The main idea behind opting for the TLI format in District 79 is to create more awareness in our members, on the educational program and to raise their potential. All Toastmasters are invited to attend.

Incoming club officers have to attend the club officer training. The session would provide essential training to help officers understand the full responsibilities of their roles and to get them started with effective methods and strategies, not to mention add to club DCP points.

Non-members interested in learning more about Toastmasters, and in improving their leadership skills, are also invited to attend. 

TLI Chairperson                             

Job Profile

1. In charge of TLI and the overall success of the program
2. Work closely with and under the supervision of the District Governor and the LGET
3. Monitor the entire program
4. Select trainers to conduct training sessions.
5. Develop a course schedule for Training, in line with the TMI Mission.
6. Work with the District treasurer to conduct training in a cost effective manner.
7. Appoint the Board, committees and assistants as necessary. 

Notes

• The TLI Chair and the board is responsible for choosing the trainers.
• All claims related to TLI to be authorized by the TLI Chairman.
• The District Governor and the LGET are ultimately responsible for TLI.

TLI Trainers

Job Description

1. Present a professional and thorough training to the members of D79 according to TMI standards, in his/her area or division.
2. Help facilitate Club officers Training 1 and 2
3. Help facilitate supplementary modules
4. Be available for TLI training duties, as per schedule.
5. Undertake duties on a voluntary, free of charge basis. Actively promote the TLI in the Area / Division

Minimum Qualifications

1. Active toastmaster in good standing
2. Attended a “Speaker to Trainer” workshop
3. At least a CC and CL.
4. Held the relevant Officer post for Officers training.

The District plans to conduct 4 sessions, inclusive of the “Speaker to Trainer” program, for initializing the TLI format.

The District is pleased to appoint   ATM/OCL Loyola Pinto as the TLI Chair. 

Loyola Pinto has been with Toastmasters for 11 years and is a Past Division H Governor.  He is well known in Toastmasters circles for his methodical planning and implementation.

Loy, an accomplished speaker, has organized and conducted Area and Division conferences, participated in District conferences in the advisory capacity and conducted club officers training and work-shops at the Division level.

The District is pleased to appoint the following stalwarts as Advisors to the TLI program:       

DTM Mohammed Murad, International Director (2007-2009) 

DTM Mathews Kurien, Past GTC Governor 

The details of the courses will be intimated once the schedule is ready.

To increase the interaction and learning, the District recommends joint-division sessions wherever possible.