This course teaches how to listen effectively, document action plans, and capture more ideas by taking faster notes in meetings and other settings.

With all the distractions that come with the modern age of technology, it can be difficult to stay focused in work settings.

We stop absorbing what our colleagues are saying and become passive listeners.

But productivity in a professional environment requires active listening.

When you're actively listening, you're able to repeat back what's said and ask questions based on what you've heard.

Paul Nowak is the founder and program director of Iris Reading, the largest provider of speed-reading training and memory improvement.

Nowak teaches thousands of students and business professionals worldwide, and in this course, he shows us how to solidify the information we've learned by practicing and perfecting note-taking strategies.