Effective Speed Reading

Effective Speed Reading Compact half-day or Comprehensive 1 day

The volume of information bombarding us today can be overwhelming. Being able to read it quickly, understand it and remember it is an increasing concern for us all. So much so, that speed reading is becoming an essential skill to acquire. The Effective Speed Reading™ course is not just about developing your reading speed; it also teaches techniques to improve information absorption and recall. The programme includes the unique INSEAK® approach to reading, exclusive to Illumine, which shows you exactly how to achieve this. Effective Speed Reading™ will treble your reading speed and save many, many hours!        
Benefits        

Prioritise and save time - read what's important and have more time to get on with your other work.

Improve your efficiency and effectiveness - through greater comprehension and easier recall of information.

Manage information more effectively - expand your knowledge base and make informed decisions.

Slash time spent studying - condense reading and recall information more effectively in lectures, exams and assignments.

Increase competence and confidence - build knowledge and understanding of any subject - and be able to recall it when you need it!

"This has given me the confidence not to be frightened by large wordy reports but to break them down into what I need and want to read" WFD Advisor - London West LSC
Who Should Attend?   

Anyone experiencing information overload.

Those who want to create more time for themselves

"It is excellent - probably one of the most, if not the most significant management courses that I have ever attended. I recommended that every middle and senior manager attends this course" Solicitor, Local Authority        
Content        

Know you are improving - we test your reading speed at the start of the course and on completion so that you know you are improving.

How the eye works - the mechanics of how the eye works in tandem with the brain.

Assessment - assess your current reading speed and comprehension and watch it dramatically improve throughout the course.

INSEAK® - an introduction to the Intelligent Strategy for Effective Acquisition of Knowledge developed by Illumine specifically to improve the effectiveness of reading.

Environment - create the ideal environment for reading and establish different approaches for different reading material and objectives.

Practice Techniques - how to continue to improve your reading speed after the workshop.

Your Choice        
In-house Courses - We offer Effective Speed Reading™ as a comprehensive 1 day or a compact ½ day* course (*½ day available in-house only). In addition the one day course offers:        

Understanding and overcoming obstacles - challenging the misconceptions about speed reading.

Memory and principles - understanding how your memory works.

A more in-depth study of INSEAK®.

Practice - more time for practice, coaching and feedback. This is not a sit and listen seminar style session. This Speed Reading course is a practical, instructor lead event that will ensure you leave with the techniques required to be able to speed read back at work. Attendee numbers are set at a maximum of 12 to ensure you get the best return for your investment and all the practical techniques you will require.