The volume of information professionals must process is overwhelming. This course helps participants develop reading strategies to absorb information faster and more effectively. They will learn speed-reading techniques, track improvements, and apply strategies across various materials.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand common reading habits and how to overcome them
Apply speed-reading techniques to improve pace and comprehension
Measure and track reading speed improvements
Use skimming, scanning, and previewing strategies
Adapt reading strategies to different types of content
Key Topics:
Understanding eye movement and reading mechanics
Eliminating subvocalisation and regression
Speed-reading drills and benchmarking
Improving retention and focus
Adapting strategies for emails, reports, and articles
• Develop accelerated reading skills using speed reading techniques.
• Establish a systematic approach towards gathering and processing information.
• Identify and eliminate common reading problems.
• Improve concentration and retention skills.
• Develop critical reading and thinking skills.
• Apply the appropriate style of reading.