Speed Reading Fundamentals (1 hour)
 How Fast Do You Read?
Initial assessment of participants’ reading speed to establish a baseline.
 Speed Reading Fundamentals
Introduction to the core principles of speed reading.
 Changing Old Reading Habits
Strategies to break old reading habits and adopt speed reading techniques.
 Drills and Exercises to Increase Speed
Hands-on drills and exercises to practice and enhance reading speed.
 Reading Faster on Screens
Techniques for reading faster on computers and other digital devices.
 How To Improve Comprehension Using Proven Methods
Strategies to maintain comprehension while increasing reading speed.
 Did You Make an Improvement?
Mid-workshop reading speed assessment to track individual progress.
Approaching Technical Material Effectively (1.5 hours)
 Approaching Technical Material More Effectively
Techniques tailored for analytical reading and informational content.
 How To Remember More of What You Read
Memory enhancement strategies for improved retention.
 How Fast Do You Read?
Checkpoint to measure speed improvement midway through workshop.
 Note-Taking Strategies: Better and Faster Notes
Strategies to enhance note-taking speed and efficiency.
 Mind-Mapping for Idea Capture
Techniques to capture ideas efficiently using mind-mapping.
 How To Boost Focus and Concentration While Reading
Strategies for maintaining focus during extended reading sessions.
 Applying the 80/20 Principle Towards Reading Dense Material
Leveraging Pareto’s Law for efficient reading of dense material.
Memory Techniques and Retention Strategies (1.5 hours)
 How Your Memory Works
Understanding the basics of memory functioning.
 Boosting Your Short-Term & Long-Term Memory
Techniques to enhance both short-term and long-term memory.
 How To Remember Long Lists of Information in a Precise Order
Implementing the Numeric Peg System to remember critical information.
 Memorizing Details Using an Ancient Greek Technique
Exploring the Memory Palace to memorize detailed information.
 How To Manage a Large Volume of Reading
Strategies for prioritizing your reading and managing information intake.
 How To Read While Dealing With Charts & Diagrams
Techniques for effective reading when faced with charts and diagrams.
 How To Memorize New Vocabulary Quickly
Quick memorization strategies for expanding vocabulary.
 Remembering More Through Spaced Retrieval Practice
Implementing the Fibonacci Sequence strategically to maximize retention.
 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Productivity
Proven strategies to enhance overall reading and learning productivity.
Advanced Techniques and Productivity Strategies (1 hour)
 Converting Abstract Details into Visual Information
Strategies for converting abstract details into visual representations.
 Overcoming Information Addiction to Get More Done in Less Time
Addressing and overcoming information addiction for increased efficiency.
 Digital Tools to Improve Focus and Minimize Distractions
Tools and techniques for maintaining focus in a digital environment.
 How Fast Do You Read?
Final assessment to measure the overall improvement in reading speed.
 Improving Your Reading Speed Beyond the Workshop
Tips and strategies to reinforce techniques for continuous improvement.
Conclusion
 Recap of key takeaways and instructor Q&A
 Distribution of resources for continued practice and improvement.