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    A Toastmasters International Advanced Manual

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    This document outlines five discussion leader techniques for Toastmasters meetings: 1) The Seminar Solution introduces a topic and uses a buzz session to promote discussion and solutions. 2) The Round Robin establishes a question, leads brainstorming, and decides on actions. 3) Pilot a Panel selects a panel to discuss a problem, defines goals, and moderates the discussion. 4) Make Believe uses role-playing to illustrate and explore problems. 5) The Workshop Leader guides an investigative discussion to arrive at a solution and group agreement. The document provides objectives and time frames for each technique.

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    A Toastmasters International Advanced Manual

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    This document outlines five discussion leader techniques for Toastmasters meetings: 1) The Seminar Solution introduces a topic and uses a buzz session to promote discussion and solutions. 2) The Round Robin establishes a question, leads brainstorming, and decides on actions. 3) Pilot a Panel selects a panel to discuss a problem, defines goals, and moderates the discussion. 4) Make Believe uses role-playing to illustrate and explore problems. 5) The Workshop Leader guides an investigative discussion to arrive at a solution and group agreement. The document provides objectives and time frames for each technique.

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    This document outlines five discussion leader techniques for Toastmasters meetings: 1) The Seminar Solution introduces a topic and uses a buzz session to promote discussion and solutions. 2) The Round Robin establishes a question, leads brainstorming, and decides on actions. 3) Pilot a Panel selects a panel to discuss a problem, defines goals, and moderates the discussion. 4) Make Believe uses role-playing to illustrate and explore problems. 5) The Workshop Leader guides an investigative discussion to arrive at a solution and group agreement. The document provides objectives and time frames for each technique.

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    A Toastmasters International Advanced Manual

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    This document outlines five discussion leader techniques for Toastmasters meetings: 1) The Seminar Solution introduces a topic and uses a buzz session to promote discussion and solutions. 2) The Round Robin establishes a question, leads brainstorming, and decides on actions. 3) Pilot a Panel selects a panel to discuss a problem, defines goals, and moderates the discussion. 4) Make Believe uses role-playing to illustrate and explore problems. 5) The Workshop Leader guides an investigative discussion to arrive at a solution and group agreement. The document provides objectives and time frames for each technique.

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    ** A Toastmasters International Advanced Manual **

    The Discussion Leader


    1. The Seminar Solution
    Time: 20-30 minutes
    Objectives:
    Present an introductory short talk or brief lecture
    describing a theory, model or information about a
    topic that will be discussed by a group following the
    presentation.
    Organize the information so that it is easy to
    understand and can be remembered.
    Orient the group to think about the specific goal of
    the discussion that follows.
    Use a buzz session discussion technique to promote
    group participation in deriving information leading to
    a solution to the problem.
    2. The Round Robin
    Time: 20-30 minutes
    Objectives:
    Establish the meaning of a question with a discussion
    group.
    Using a problem solving pattern, lead the
    participants in a brainstorming session.
    Screen the possible solutions and lead the group in
    deciding what action to take.
    3. Pilot a Panel
    Time: 30-40 minutes
    Objectives:
    Select a problem for panel discussion. Select not less
    than three members in advance to speak on the
    panel.

    Define the common goals and the purpose of the


    panel.
    Acting as moderator, monitor the panel discussion to
    inform the audience.
    4. Make Believe (Role Playing)
    Time: 20-30 minutes
    Objectives:
    Understand what role-playing is and how to use it
    effectively in group communication.
    Select a problem involving human relations in which
    you may use the role-playing method to illustrate
    and explore the problem.
    Create a plot and characters relevant to the
    discussion problem and select a cast from among the
    group members.
    5. The Workshop Leader
    Time: 30-40 minutes
    Objectives:
    Building group unity, guide the workshop participants
    in an investigative discussion of the problem.
    Follow a problem solving pattern to arrive at a
    solution.
    Bring the group to an agreement before the
    discussion ends.
    Note: For some speech projects, the presentation time may
    also include additional segments for such activities as
    question-and-answer periods, depending on the project.
    Gaining Confidence Through Better Speaking

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