Course code: RER - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
Our consultants will share with you new ways of thinking and show you how rapid and effective reading can help you to deal faster with information overload.
This highly interactive workshop offers alternatives to reading that will greatly improve speed and comprehension if practiced regularly.
You will learn about the bad reading habits you currently have and leave with strategies for lifelong improvements. Whatever your reading material our consultants will demonstrate techniques to enable you to gain instant results in dealing with your information overload.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Read faster without losing comprehension.
- Recall important information by developing greater retention.
- Recognise the bad habits that may be holding you back.
- Select the most appropriate technique for different written materials.
- Use skimming strategies for urgent reading to find specific information.
- Apply different methods of note taking for summarising and retention.
- Adjust techniques and speed to assist with proof reading and editing.
What will it cover?
An Overview
- Understanding what speed reading is and how it helps
- Assessment of your reading speed and comprehension
- An appreciation of your mental blocks
- Reading blocks and bad reading habits
Skills and Techniques
- Retaining concentration levels
- How to assess different written materials
- The most efficient and effective approach for each read
- Using reading ‘gears’ to enhance speed
- Scanning for key points
- Skimming techniques for information gathering
Comprehension and Retention
- How to read for study and future retention
- Memory techniques for instant recall
- Strategies for note taking
- Help comprehension with mind maps
Personal Development
- System for continuous improvement and practice