This document discusses four main methods for controlling the speed of a 3-phase induction motor: 1) by changing the applied voltage, 2) by changing the applied frequency, 3) using constant V/F control, and 4) by changing the number of stator poles. Changing the applied voltage is the simplest but requires large voltage changes for small speed adjustments. Changing frequency works but induction motors are typically powered by dedicated generators. Constant V/F control maintains constant flux to allow smooth speed control and soft starts. Changing stator poles allows different synchronous speeds by using multiple windings.