Speed Reading & Memory Workshop Proposal

IRIS Helps Students & Professionals Read Faster, Remember More and Boost Productivity by Implementing Practical Techniques.

Program Pricing Options

Advanced Speed Reading

Primary Objectives:

  Increase Your Reading Speed Using Practical Techniques

  Improve Comprehension with Better Focus and Concentration

  Approach Technical Content and Analysis More Effectively

  Remember Vital Information Using Specific Memory Techniques

  Read Faster on the Computer Screen and Other Digital Devices

Popular Workshop Timeframes

90-Minute Session
4-Hour Workshop
8-Hour Training
*Sessions Can Be Tailored To Fit Any Custom Timeframe.

Sample Curriculum

Speed Reading & Memory

  How Fast Do You Read? (Initial Speed Measurement)
  Speed Reading Fundamentals
  Changing Old Reading Habits
  Essential Eye-Training: Drills & Exercises To Increase Speed
  Reading Faster On The Computer Screen & Other Digital Devices

  How To Improve Comprehension
  Approaching Technical Information More Effectively
  How To Remember More Of What You Read
  Mind-Mapping & Note-Taking Strategies
  How To Boost Your Focus & Concentration
  Applying The 80/20 Principle Towards Reading

  Remembering Information Using Specific Memory Techniques
  How To Deal With a Large Volume of Reading
  How To Read While Dealing With Charts & Diagrams
  How To Memorize New Vocabulary Quickly
  Improving Your Reading Speed Beyond The Workshop
  How Fast Do You Read? (Final Speed Measurement)

Types of Programs

Graduate Students

  MBA & Executive MBA Programs

Tailored towards Harvard Business Review Cases, annual reports, 10Ks / financial statements, research reports, contracts, business books, market news – Bloomberg, WSJ, Financial Times, etc.

  Medical Schools, Nursing & Pharmaceutical Programs

Tailored towards textbooks, journal articles, abstracts, research, behavioral / scholarly texts and other types of material that most healthcare professional students deal with regularly.

  Law Schools

Tailored towards Landmark Cases, contractual agreements, research and other types of dense material / analytical reading.

  Other Graduate Programs

We have also developed similar workshops customized for a number of additional graduate programs (Engineering, Public Policy, Business, Finance, Accounting, among many others).

Undergraduate Students

Customized for approaching technical content and analysis more effectively (textbooks, case studies, journal articles, research, etc.).

Pre-College Students

Customized for approaching textbooks more effectively, scoring higher on standardized reading tests (ACT / SAT Exams) and preparing for the reading demands of college.

We collaborate with managers, HR and training departments to develop custom workshops in which the content can be tailored to include material your group deals with regularly.

  Save time with research, reports, emails, contracts, etc.

  Develop your critical thinking and memorization skills

  Boost your overall productivity and information intake

  1-on-1 Private Session(s)
  On-Site Group Workshop
  Video Conference Live Sessions
  Lunch-and-Learn Workshop
  Events & Conferences
  Continuing Education Fulfillment
  Certifications & Accreditation
  Instructor Training & Program Development
Live Sessions Can Be Accelerated To Fit Any Timeframe That Works Best For You

What’s Covered?

  How Fast Do You Read? (Initial Speed Measurement)
  Speed Reading Fundamentals
  Changing Old Reading Habits
  Essential Eye-Training: Drills & Exercises To Increase Speed
  Reading Faster On The Computer Screen & Other Digital Devices

  How To Improve Comprehension
  Approaching Technical Information More Effectively
  How To Remember More Of What You Read
  Mind-Mapping & Note-Taking Strategies
  How To Boost Your Focus & Concentration
  Applying The 80/20 Principle Towards Reading

  Remembering Information Using Specific Memory Techniques
  How To Deal With a Large Volume of Reading
  How To Read While Dealing With Charts & Diagrams
  How To Memorize New Vocabulary Quickly
  Improving Your Reading Speed Beyond The Workshop
  How Fast Do You Read? (Final Speed Measurement)

Ideal Timeframe:
60 to 90 minutes

  How Your Memory Works
  Boosting Your Short-Term & Long-Term Memory
  Memorizing Vital Information Using Specific Techniques
  Remembering Long Lists of Information in a Precise Order
  Recalling Details Quickly Using an Ancient Greek Technique

Ideal Timeframe:
60 to 75 minutes

  How To Take Better and Faster Notes
  Mind-Mapping To Capture Ideas Rather Than Sentences
  When To Take Visual Notes Versus Linear Notes
  Recalling Vital Information When Reading Dense Material
  Documenting Action Plans and Meeting Minutes Effectively

Ideal Timeframe:
60 to 90 minutes

  Improving Your Productivity Using Simple Strategies
  Prioritizing Your Information Intake To Get More Reading Done
  Sharpening Focus & Minimizing Distractions Using Digital Tools
  Overcoming Information Addiction To Maximize Productivity

Ideal Timeframe:
60 to 75 minutes

  How Your Memory Works
  Creating Strong Visual Associations for Effective Recall
  Converting Abstract Details into Visual Information
  Reinforcing Visual Recall Over Verbal Recall
  How To Memorize Many Names at Once
  Remembering More Through Spaced Retrieval Practice

About Iris Reading

Iris Reading is the largest and most trusted provider of speed-reading and memory training. Our workshops have been taught to thousands of students, professionals and lifelong learners worldwide.

Iris Programs have been hosted by many universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, University of Chicago, Columbia, Georgetown and NYU and many other leading universities. We have trained executives at NASA, Google, Fidelity Investments, Northern Trust and many Fortune 500 companies.

Live Sessions (Virtual Instruction & In-Person)

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Do You Have a Group?
Need Multiple Sessions / Instructors?

Follow-Up Resources (Free Access For All Participants)

Supplemental materials are provided to help participants apply the techniques immediately in their own reading material to reinforce the entire skill-set (speed, comprehension, retention):

  • Refresher Videos
  • Web-Based Tools
  • Practice Guides
  • Guided Training Resources

Participants have access to continuous guided training after familiarizing themselves with the most important concepts and techniques, which are self-reinforcing if you already need to get some purposeful reading done.

Ask about our Live Session Series if you want to customize a more comprehensive training for a specific group (in-person or virtual).

See What Others Are Saying!

“I believe this was one of our most successful programs and the students who attended were very grateful for the skills they received.”
-Hannah Baker, Director, Graduate & Professional Student Association
Florida Atlantic University
"Your class truly had a significant impact on my productivity as well as many others in our research department. Thanks again."
-Jason Tyler, Executive Vice President
Northern Trust Asset Management
"I must thank you for a superb workshop. The students are excited about what they got out of the day, not only reading faster but the memory techniques & other study skills. We definitely want to do the same workshop next year with our entering medical students."
-Dr. Ellen Cosgrove, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs & Education
UNLV Medical School
“These techniques were tremendously useful in terms of productivity. Our office deals with a significant amounts of daily reading and research. Thank you!”
-Anita Kelly, Communications Director
Social Security Advisory Board

IRIS Speed Reading Academy

Monthly

$25

per user
billed monthly

Semi-Annual

$125

per user
billed every 6 months

Annual

$225

per user
billed yearly

Cancel Anytime. No Questions Asked.

Privileges of Membership

50+ Hours of Content

Instructor-Led Training

Refresher Modules

Self-Paced Practice Guides

WPM Progress Summaries

FAQ / Q&A Video Library

Supplemental Resources

Comprehensive Bonus Content

Phone & Email Support

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