Speed Reading — A 1-Day Course

 Open Public Course Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

• Do you have a lot of reading to do?
• Do you read lots of emails, reports, books or journals?
• Do you ever drift off while reading and lose the plot?
• Do you spend more than 10 hours a week reading?
• Do you have other projects that also need your time?

If the answer is "YES" - this is the course for you!

If you would like to more than double your reading abilities, you can learn how to do that in one day. Your speed and comprehension will both go up as a result of these easy to use skills. With our amazingly easy Memory Module, you will also be able to recall information over the long term.

You can bring along samples of reports, emails or other documents that you need to read, and we will show you the best methods for absorbing that type of information.

Course Objectives

On completion of this training course, delegates will be gain:

• You will cut your reading time by at least 50%
• Your knowledge will be accurate and stay with you longer
• Your ability to remember what you read (and heard) will be enhanced
• You will no longer suffer from drifting off while you read
• You will know how to focus better
• You will have access to special web sites related to great reading
• Your new skills are transportable
• Your attitude about reading will be improved
• Even boring material will be tolerable and easier to read
• You can share these skills with your family

From the Practical Workshops, students will gain:

• The ability to process multiple words at a glance
• A working knowledge of the steps in excellent reading
• A great saving of time and reduction of stress

Intended Audience

This course is intended for:

• Anyone who wants to save at least a day a week.

Benefits for your Company

People who can read quickly and accurately will be able to get on with their other work assignments. Also, people who attend this course develop a new found love of reading, which means they are more likely to read those important documents that could make a difference in the decision making process. Knowledge is power.

Benefits for You

You will save time and enjoy reading more!

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Outline Course Contents

Introduction & Welcome

You will meet the other attendees and see that everyone has many of the same challenges when it comes to absorbing and retaining information.

The workshop

• You will assess your present reading and memory skills
• You will learn and practise specific skills required to become an excellent reader
• Learn to have an excellent memory
• Discover how to know when you are comprehending
• Learn how to get focused
• Learn powerful ways to preview and review
• Learn the best methods for reading: emails, textbooks, novels, reports, newspapers and journals
• Find out best practice techniques for reading from your computer screen
• Learn how to mind map when taking notes
• You will be given access to unique reading exercises that will propel you into becoming a truly great reader.

Pulling it all together

You will have an action plan for becoming a better and better reader in the future.