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Training Course Summary:

We work in a 24/7 knowledge economy that requires us to absorb ever-increasing volumes of information from reports, emails, the internet, presentations and journals, to keep up to date.

This is the most comprehensive course that gives you the skills to manage large amounts of information and avoid overload, by combining Mind Mapping, Memory and Speed Reading techniques.

This is our former Advanced Information Management Skills (AIMSTM) course. We've updated it so that it focuses on the forms of information that are overloading you today and teaches you the techniques required to increase your productivity and effectiveness, improve your memory and enhance how you think and plan. This course is especially relevant if you are:

Trying to cope with ever increasing amounts of information at work.
Taking on multiple roles.
Finding that increased responsibility (and the increasing amounts of information associated with it) is putting a strain on you.
Juggling work and time to effectively study.

Who Should Attend:

This course is suitable for all levels of personnel in an organisation trying to cope with ever increasing amounts of information at work, including managers and leaders in private and public sectors through to qualified professionals and technical experts.

It also helps anyone looking for a management development programme offering practical skills to manage the activities that take up time or individuals taking professional qualifications and studies.

Training Course Overview/Content:

The brain, thinking and learning - the structure of your brain, how it works and how you can use this information to think, learn and work more effectively. You will also cover what is required to make learning effective.
How to Mind Map - what is it and how to use this versatile tool to manage information, make notes and improve thinking and planning. You will also understand how to use Mind Maps for personal and business advantage.
Learn how to speed read - understand how the eye and brain work together and how to dramatically improve your reading speed, comprehension and information retention. You will discover your reading speed and ways to improve it without losing too much comprehension through speed reading techniques. This includes an introduction to the 'Intelligent Strategy for Effective Acquisition of Knowledge (INSEAK®)' system.
Memory principles and rhythms - introducing the principles of effective memory, how we remember (and forget!) during and after learning and how to remember anything you need to.
Learning to learn - how we learn new skills and how to make that easier.
Special BONUS - Every delegate receives a FREE copy of The Extraordinary Reader - book by Clive Lewis and Anthony Landale.
Comprehensive or compact option - which one should you choose?
We offer Advanced Thinking and Learning Techniques as a comprehensive 2 day or compact 1 day course. In addition the 2 day course offers:

A more in-depth look at Mind Mapping, speed reading and memory techniques.
The opportunity to develop a personal framework based on the INSEAK® system. You will confidently decide what to read, be able to devote appropriate time and employ a range of tools and techniques to extract the relevant information.
Memory systems - a number of techniques to dramatically improve your memory.
Increased confidence when using the techniques; more time to practice with additional time for trainer input.