Managing Incoming Information

Written information can take many forms including memos, reports, faxes, letters from outside parties, newsletters, industry journals/magazines, and article clippings.

Keep in mind that electronic forms of information, such as emails and faxes, can also be considered written information.

It depends on what level of understanding you need to gain from the information. If you need a basic understanding of the subject, you can skim the subject. Scan the information for a moderate level of understanding, and study the information for a thorough understanding.

You can improve your speed-reading skills by learning how to reduce fixation time and skip-backs.
Your reading speed can be improved by scanning words with your finger, your pen or your pencil.

Verbal information can take many forms: Face-to-face conversations, telephone calls, meetings, and presentations. Even though the information is "invisible" or intangible, it still needs to be managed in order to prevent information overload.