Speed Reading

Speed reading is about reading more with less time. Opening a book and reading from page one will not give high reading speed, line by line. We want to share a 6-step technique to help you read.

• Start with why: You need to set a clear goal for your reading, including why you'd like to read the subject and what you'd like to get out of reading? 
• Preview: Read the introduction and summary.
• Get the concepts: read the content index and the first/last paraphrase for each chapter. 
• Get the details: take notes and ask questions when reading the details. 
• Review: review the key points from the notes and reflect on things learned. 
• Give out: talk about the topic or use the knowledge. 

The fundamental of the described approach is to know what you want the read and understand the general content before drilling down to the details. To validate if you have mastered the content after the reading, explain what you learn to someone with simple language or use it in practice. The knowledge is yours only after you can articulate and use them to gain new skills.

Another alternative to speed reading is to read book summaries.  We share summaries for excellent PMO-related read, including project management, change management, and leadership. ​

​Editor's Note: Practices are needed to improve the reading speed, so you would need to start timing your reading and calculating your reading speed. However, the core is to make sure you understand the content and make reading beneficial. ​