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Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Project

An advanced, optional capstone project that challenges you to design, lead, and deliver a full leadership project — putting everything you’ve learned across your Pathways journey into practice.

DTM Project

Two speeches · 5–7 min & 8–10 min · Two paths required

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this project is for the member to demonstrate their skills as a public speaker and share their knowledge of leadership by applying what they have learned in their paths. The member will design a beneficial project and lead a team from inception through completion, demonstrating a clear understanding of ethical leadership and Toastmasters values. The member must complete two unique paths by finishing one full path and completing Levels 1, 2, and 3 in a second, different path. After meeting this requirement, the member must email educationprogram@toastmasters.org to request access to the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) project. Once the request is processed, the DTM project will appear in the member's Base Camp under their educational materials.

Project Includes

Planning & completing a project that benefits an organization Developing a team & designing a plan 5–7 min speech to share the plan Leading the team to completion 360° evaluation of leadership skills 8–10 min review speech

Overview

The member must plan and complete a project that benefits an organization. The member may choose to revisit any previous Toastmasters Pathways project that provides relevant information to support the completion of the project. The member must develop a team and design a plan, then deliver a 5- to 7-minute speech at a club meeting to share the plan. The member must organize the project and lead the team to completion. The member must also request a 360° evaluation of their leadership skills from team members, individuals from the organization, and a peer. Finally, the member must deliver an 8- to 10-minute speech at a club meeting to review the project, its outcomes, benefits, and the lessons learned.

General Objectives

Clarity Vocal Variety Eye Contact Gestures Audience awareness Comfort level Interest

Key Objectives

Plan (first speech) Topic (second speech)

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