Leadership
At SLOGC, leadership is as important as communication. Upon enrolling into the club, members will receive the competent leadership manual
Inside the competent leadership manual, it consists of 10 projects in which members will have to participate in meeting roles such as grammarian, ah-counter, speech evaluator, master of ceremonies, and general evaluator as well as participating in club activities. after completing one project they will proceed to the next project. after completing all 10 projects they will proceed to the advanced leadership series.
The Evaluation Guide
When giving evaluations:
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Approach each speech with honesty while remaining positive
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Pay attention to the speaker’s goals for self-improvement
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Evaluate what the speaker does and not who the speaker is
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Report what you see, hear and feel as a member speaks
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Delivering an evaluation is an excellent way to practice and demonstrate your speaking skills. Remember these five points:
1. Before the speech, review the evaluation guidelines for that particular project and approach the speaker to discuss the objectives for their speech. Address any concerns.
2. Personalize your language. Before giving your evaluation, put yourself in the position of the speaker. Use “I” phrases and stay away from phrases like “You didn’t … ,” “You should have … ,” “You failed to ….”
3. To encourage improvement, use words like “I believe …,” “My reaction was …,” “I suggest that….”
4. Evaluate the speech—not the person! Always keep your main purpose in mind: to support, help and encourage the speaker. Don’t assess personal qualities—only assess actions related to the speech.
5. Promote self-esteem. Motivate and inspire the speaker to deliver another speech by giving sincere praise and constructive suggestions on what they can improve. Always end your evaluation with positive feedback.