“Modern research has shown that your eye-brain system is thousands of times more complex and powerful than had previously been estimated, and that with proper training you can quickly reap the benefits of this enormous potential.” - Tony Buzan
This Speed Reading course gives you the benefit of saving time; a chance to increase your product and market knowledge; an edge over your competitors and an increased ability to keep up to date professionally.
This practical course will teach you the skills required to speed read whilst maintaining understanding, including knowledge of brain-eye co-ordination. Your reading speed is measured and then, with the testing of different techniques, measured again so you can identify the processes that work directly for you. You will see a marked improvement during the day.
Pre-course information
Delegates should bring sufficient reading material typical of their own work to allow for at least two hours of reading at their current speed. They should also bring a pocket calculator and watch.
Course Content
Myths of reading
The reading process – brain and eye activities
Reading speed assessments
Comprehension
Scan, question, read, retain, recall
Summarising
Note taking for recall
Comprehension blocks and bad habits
Procrastination aids
Surveying
Skimming
Recall Patterns
Seven step plan to increase reading speeds without losing comprehension
Personal action planning
Trainer profile:
Melanie Windle is an experienced and creative personal development trainer and group facilitator whose methods and style of delivery empower individuals and groups to realise their potential. Melanie has been involved in developing people for over 25 years. Her specialist areas of training are the personal development skills required for managing ourselves, managing others or being managed. She works extensively across all three sectors – public, private and not-for-profit – both nationally and internationally.
If you would like to be able to read more in less time with increased understanding then this is for you.
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