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Open workshops

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As well as the in-house workshops we hold for organisations at their own premises for their own staff, we also run a limited number of full-day open courses. At these great-value events, we deliver the same content for individuals, or organisations who have a small number of people who want to attend.

Autumn/Winter 2010 open course dates

Please contact us for venue details for each of these events.

Venues for Word Smiths open workshops

Word Smiths open workshops are held in Bristol, Swindon and Reading.

Delegate rates

The delegate rate of £325 (ex VAT) includes course pack, lunch and refreshments. To book or enquire, please complete the contact form below.

We offer a 10% discount on multiple bookings (two or more delegates or two or more courses). We also have reduced rates for students and private individuals paying for themselves.

Course brochure

Full details of all Word Smiths courses are in our 2010 course brochure (1.8MB pdf).

We also run these courses as in-company events

Open course enquiries

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Speed Read Your Way to Success
Memory and Mind Mapping
Managing Information Effectively with Speed Reading and Mind Mapping
Effective Business Writing



Course designer/presenter

Jane Smith presenting an open courseAll our open courses are designed and presented by Jane Smith, who has many years' experience of running similar courses for public and private sector organisations and academic institutions. Jane is also the author of several books on a wide range of management and personal development topics, including Mind Mapping and Speed Reading.

What people say about Word Smiths open courses

2010 comments

"Excellent course. Highly recommended. Professional, knowledgeable and informative."

"Fantastic day! Handouts great. Nice to have something to refer back to."

"Well prepared, made to feel comfortable and a ‘safe’ learning environment created. Good presentation, well judged. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that your course formed a defining moment in my life."

- 2009

"Just to say a massive thanks to Jane for Monday - I found the day really useful!"

"Great to find that my reading speed increased by fourfold in just a few hours - in such an enjoyable day."

"Practical, punchy."

"Very effective techniques that have inspired me to learn Mind Mapping."

"Well balanced between imagination and information, thoroughly enjoyable."

"This course has helped me to achieving my goals."

"Jane's enthusiasm came across and kept my attention throughout."

"A very effective, well-led workshop."

"Can't wait to get started on a new way of working!"

"This is one course I don't need the report to know what people felt, so many of them have been talking about it over the last few days with so many positive comments."