Candidate's Name:  Abby Zhang

 

Candidate's Office: Division Director

Toastmasters member since:

 

Education:

CC, CL, DL2

Toastmasters offices held and terms of service:

Area 4 Director 2019-2020

VPE of Beijing A.A.C.T.P.TMC  2017

VPE of Beijing A.A.C.T.P. TMC 2017 

 

Toastmasters honors and recognition:

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Relevant work experience and how it relates to Toastmasters and your role as a District leader: 

1) As the Area Director, I have learned how to establish links with different types of clubs; more than that, I have acquired the ability to solve unexpected problems. Wherein, giving encouragement and specific suggestions in time is important, and then tracking the club performance regularly is necessary.

2) By trainning in Lead program, I found some of my shortcomings (Lack of recognition and praise for team members), and then I improved myself through carrying out the project actively in four lead courses. In fact, by giving more encouragement and recognition to others can inspire team members to do things with enthusiasm. I believe I have made some progress and achievements in these aspects.

 

What experience do you have in strategic planning?

My understanding of strategic planning is as follows:

1. Time planning: no matter what I do, I will firstly make time planning and prioritize each transaction;

2. Team planning: teamwork is a prerequisite for the implementation of projects or tasks, so it is crucial to build an efficient team;

3. Specific task planning: after the team is established, tasks can be assigned according to the advantages of each team member.

 

What experience do you have in the area of finance?

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What experience do you have in developing procedures?

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What lessons did you learn from previous leadership positions?

(1) the ability to form team quickly and manage team effectively;

For example, to know and meet the needs of team members, and to make good use of their respective strengths are basic things.

(2) the ability to provide support and to give recognition of others;

(3) the ability to develop team vision and values, it can motivate team members to take action quickly and continuously.

  

Why do you want to serve as a District leader?

There are two main reasons: on the one hand, I would like to use more available resources to serve clubs in the Division so that they can develop better. In the past half year, some clubs in my Area have faced difficulties. when communicating with the club presidents, I can strongly feel members and club officers need assistance. On the other hand, it may be the opportunity to cultivate influence if as the division director. Being a leader in TM, we can achieve various skills and abilities, and the most attractive one is to promote my influence on others.

 

In your opinion, what are the District mission’s major objectives and how would you work to achieve them?

1. The major objectives are to enhance the personal growth of members and officers, as well as the learning environment and growth space that Toastmaster meetings can provide.

2. First of all, every member who joins TM needs to have a deep understanding of TM's four values and visions, which will guide each member's subsequent actions. Secondly, MOT is a very good practical standard. If the members of the club can make full use of it and give full play to its value, it will be beneficial to achieve the objective.Thirdly, the quality of the club can be quantified by DCP.

 

Additional information about yourself:

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