Table Topics Evaluation #2

Another Tuesday, another Toastmasters! This week was my second opportunity to evaluate table topics.

The first time I evaluated table topics, the individual who was assigned the role was unable to attend and I stepped up to fill the vacancy. It was probably my third or fourth meeting, and I had not participated in any evaluation roles up to that point. Luckily with the advice of a couple of the more experience members, I was able stumble my way through the evaluations.

Even though I consider my first kick at the can a success, I was bound and determined to be more prepared for this opportunity. Thanks to the power of Google, I was able to find a suitable table topics evaluation form with little effort. I literally typed in "Table Topics Evaluation Form" and clicked on the first organic link. The form itself has space for 10 speakers and even a few tidbits on what you can look out for during the speeches.

Additionally, I retained some of the good advice I had from my first table topics evaluation: rather than focusing on everything, I picked a couple specific points to follow. This week my focus was on eye contact, vocal variety and posture.

The table topics went well and so did my evaluation. I was able to find a couple of good points and an opportunity for improvement for each table topics participants.

All and all it was a good meeting and to top things off I was awarded best evaluator for the evening.