Course Descriptions

__MSI/Canterbury | Personal Development
__Read with Speed


Target Population:
All employees
Group Size: Up to 18 participants
Length of Program: One Day
Course Format: Self-"How-to" techniques and theory ... Varied speed reading exercises ...Discussions

The Need
The amount of information, both electronic and hard copy, that people have to get through and understand each day is staggering. The inability to deal with this material quickly and effectively can result in missed deadlines and increased stress.

Objectives
 • To increase reading speed with all types of reading material
 • To improve concentration
 • To maintain or enhance comprehension
 • To improve note-taking skills

Program Content
 • Initial Testing: Establishing your base
 • Why most people read slowly
 • "Understanding your potential
 • Setting realistic goals
 • Becoming comfortable with the system: Practice drills
 • Improving concentration
 • Using the Read With Speed note-taking technique
 • Scanning and previewing

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