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Group Workshops that Improve Reading Speed, Memory and Productivity

Iris Reading delivers high-impact workshops for academic institutions, professional organizations, government and military agencies, and Fortune 500 executive teams. Your group learns how to implement practical techniques and a sustainable skill set to maximize overall reading efficiency by managing heavy reading loads and absorbing complex information more quickly and effectively.

Group discounts available for on-site or remote workshops. Bulk quantity pricing available for online course programs.
Customized for
Students
Exam prep, textbooks, research, case studies, journal articles, abstracts, long reading assignments and information overload.
Customized for
Professionals
Reports, proposals, compliance, technical docs, correspondence, client deliverables and faster decision-making.
Customized for
Executives
Volumious reading, strategic approaches, prioritization, synthesis, focus control, time-management, follow-through and execution.

What Iris Reading Group Workshops Cover

This isn’t “read fast and hope for the best.” We train the mechanics of efficient reading, the strategy of comprehension and the systems that support consistent performance.

SPEED READING
Concepts Techniques Principles
  • Increase reading speed with practical techniques
  • Change old habits that slow you down
  • Adapt strategy based on content & structure
COMPREHENSION
Focus Technical Material Analytical Reading
  • Improve focus and concentration while reading
  • Extract key ideas and supporting evidence quickly
  • Approach informational content effectively
MEMORY IMPROVEMENT
Principles Techniques Strategic Approaches
  • Understand memory and make it work better
  • Remember detailed information effectively
  • Retain & recall information with proven methods
EFFECTIVE NOTE-TAKING
Idea Capture Mind-Mapping Actionable Summaries
  • Take notes quickly without missing key ideas
  • Use mind-mapping to organize information
  • Retain details with strategic review systems
FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY
Prioritization Information Overload 80 / 20 Law MIT Timeboxing IRIS Method
  • Manage information intake and prioritize reading
  • Use time-boxing and the 80/20 principle
  • Sharpen focus using habitual best practices
[Invitation-Only Beta] AI FOR PRODUCTIVITY
Task Management Research & Analysis Automation Workflows Productivity
  • Use AI for task management and planning
  • Speed up research and data analysis
  • Automate routine workflows with custom prompts

Who These Workshops Are Built For

Different audiences need different examples. Same core skill-set, customized delivery.

Academic Institutions

Academic success, student retention, exam preparation, analytical reading, textbook strategy, time-management, life balance and personal productivity.

Student Success Leadership Development Orientation Events Bridge Programs Pre-College Undergraduate Graduate Post-Doctoral
Professional Organizations

Interactive workshops for maximizing reading efficiency, comprehension, retention and focus to stay current in a fast-changing field.

Professional Development Chapter Events Member Engagement Conference Programming Continuing Education Certification Prep
Corporate Teams & Executives

Help teams process reports, proposals, correspondence and documentation faster, extract what matters and turn reading into clearer decisions, better execution and repeatable productivity habits.

Executive Teams Leadership Development Training Pipelines Onboarding Analyst & Strategy Operations Project Teams Cross-Functional Teams
Government & Military Agencies

Strengthen the ability to absorb dense material quickly, improve recall under pressure and build consistent focus systems for mission-critical reading, training and decision support.

Operational Planning Briefings & Reports High-Volume Reading Policy & Compliance Intelligence & Analysis Procurement & Contracts

Programming and eLearning Solutions

If you’re building a bigger initiative, we can deliver a full training solution: on-site workshops, live virtual sessions, self-paced programs, online courses, practice resources and rollout support.

Cohort-Based Programs

Multi-session training for adoption, accountability and measurable improvement.

  • Custom pacing by role and reading load
  • Practice drills between sessions
  • Progress tracking and reinforcement
Bulk Online Course Licensing

Scalable access customized for teams, departments or entire organizations.

  • Budget-friendly quantity pricing
  • Great for distributed teams and async learners
  • Optional live kickoff or Q&A session
Customized Training Assets

We can provide supporting materials to reinforce training and drive long-term outcomes.

  • Practice worksheets and drill guides
  • Department-specific reading scenarios
  • Optional certificate and completion pathways
Need a proposal for your organization?
Tell us your audience, group size and delivery preference. We’ll recommend the best format and pricing options.

Private Sessions for Leaders and High-Volume Readers

For executives and professionals who want a tighter, role-specific approach.

Best fit if you:

  • Read dense material daily and need better prioritization
  • Want a customized strategy for your exact documents
  • Need systems that stick under real workload pressure
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What we focus on:

Conceptsthat build strong foundations
Techniquesto implement immediately
Principlesbased on proven methods
Strategic Approachesfor your own unique situation

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are written for the questions your admin team will ask.

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Share your audience, group size, delivery preference and timeframe. We’ll recommend the best format and include discount options for group training and bulk courses.

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Ready to organize a workshop? On-site, live virtual or hybrid. Group discounts available.
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On-site, live virtual or hybrid. Group discounts available.