Open calls for HPL projects
Open calls for HPL projects – Selecting an idea for your High-Performance Leadership (HPL) project can be challenging. There are various types of projects that you can choose from. It can be your idea, an idea from a club or district officer, a suggestion from our District HPL Coordinator, an idea from a community group, or a project related to your business or profession. However, a Toastmaster must be on your committee if the project is related to your business or profession. Some people use their term as a district officer as their HPL project.
There are two types of HPL projects: Traditional and Pathway projects. The Traditional HPL project begins when you are ready. Still, all components of your Advanced Leader Silver award, including earning the Leadership Excellence certificate from Toastmasters International, must be completed before June of TM Year. So, plan accordingly. On the other hand, you can work on Pathways HPL projects when you reach Level 5, but not all paths have an HPL project as a required project. Some have it as an optional elective. Both types of HPL projects require a speech to share the idea at the outset and another speech at the end to present the results. The terminology differs, but the requirements are the same.
Open calls for HPL projects
You can meet with your guidance committee in person, via phone, or video conference. Plan to ensure that you complete the required number of meetings.
Upon completing your Traditional HPL, you will receive the Leadership Excellence certificate from Toastmasters International. You can recognize the people on your guidance and action committees meaningfully.
Choosing an idea for your High-Performance Leadership (HPL) project can be daunting. The HPL project is designed to help you develop your leadership skills through a real-world project. There are several types of projects that you can choose from. You can select your idea from a club or district officer, a suggestion from our District HPL Coordinator, an idea from a community group, or a project related to your business or profession. However, if the project is related to your business or profession, you must have a Toastmaster on your committee to ensure that the project aligns with Toastmasters’ values.
There are two types of HPL projects: Traditional and Pathways. The Traditional HPL project begins when you are ready, and you can start working on it immediately. However, all components of your Advanced Leader Silver award, including the Leadership Excellence certificate from Toastmasters International, must be completed before June of TM Year. It would be best to plan accordingly to ensure enough time to meet all the requirements.
The Pathways HPL project, on the other hand, can only be accessed when you reach Level 5 in the Pathways program. Not all paths have an HPL project as required, but some have it as an optional elective. Both types of HPL projects require a speech to share the idea at the outset and another speech at the end to present the results. Although the terminology differs, the requirements are the same.
To complete your HPL project successfully, you must meet with your guidance committee. These meetings can be in-person, via phone call, or video conference. Ensure that you plan to complete the required number of sessions.
Upon completing your Traditional HPL, you will receive the Leadership Excellence certificate from Toastmasters International. You can recognize the people on your guidance and action committees meaningfully. The HPL project is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, make an impact in your community, and earn recognition for your hard work.
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