Speed Reading in the Workplace

This course maps to capability: 2, 5
COST Prices include GST and are subject to change
Please contact IPAA Queensland for more information.

Pre-Course Requirements

  • Please bring with you to the course:
    a pocket calculator
    3 easy-to-read and easy-to-count the words books, either non-fiction, fiction or a mixture of both
    Sample of technical/difficult reading in any format (e.g. textbook, business report, scientific journal)

Overview

This is an intensive one-day course designed to dramatically boost the reading performance of busy people like you. It teaches you not only how to increase your reading speed with books and reports, but also how to deal more efficiently with emails. The course uses the latest techniques to help you increase your reading speed (by two to four times) as well as your accuracy and comprehension.

Course Content

This course introduces techniques for matching the information provided with the allocated time. It shows you how to avoid wasting time updating old reading files, how to effectively manage your daily email correspondence, and how to get people to read material that matters.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • read at least two times faster without loss of comprehension
  • use tips and strategies for efficient reading
  • filter important information from written information and emails
  • manage information overload
  • remember all that they have read
  • maintain and improve their accuracy in reading

Benefits to your organisation

  • participants will have the ability to quickly absorb and understand information, which is a useful skill at all levels and in all organisations

Benefits to you

  • increased efficiency in reading
  • less time spent re-reading
  • more time to do other work