Fast Forward University : Learn Fast, Advance Faster!

A groundbreaking program, feedback has been uniformly positive from Fast Forward University™ participants. Sponsoring companies and universities, guest speakers, and attendees have been enthusiastic about the immediate and long-term benefits of the programs. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, countries and with varying levels of experience have found common ground in their desire for personal improvement and their ability to make significant contributions to their organizations.

To ensure broad applicability, the pilot program was held at a Midwestern university (Oklahoma), known for its progressive MBA program and high percentage of international students. Thirty percent of this select group were not US citizens. Nearly all pilot participants had prior work experience in a variety of industries, from Fortune 100 to small advertising companies, with experience managing 1 to 50 plus employees. The program was so positively received that only minor refinements were needed in Fast Forward I.

Company executives, guest speakers and contributors to the Fast Forward programs have been extremely positive about the value to their businesses, citing the multiple benefits. "The best parents, schools and company programs aren't enough-people still learn the most critical skills via mistakes, observation and random feedback," declared a Fortune 100 chief executive. Costly communication and other mistakes are reduced, plus there are fewer human resource problems as Fast Forward addresses the attitude, presence and other "soft" issues. This is a bold new concept-a boot camp for potential corporate stars with incredible ROI for corporations and smart executives.

FF Attendee Comments

Senior Executive Comments

"My business future now has a different ending!"

"More valuable than my MBA.I learned things not taught in books or traditional leadership programs."

"I now see myself as a leader
in any country.
Now I can handle any situation."

" Learned my boss is always right-even when she's not. "

"Soder's advice is very specific--and works! This is not your typical program."

"I had advanced classes in school--small,lot to learn,very motivating--FF is similar but better."

"Can't stop talking about how much I learned."

" Told for years I needed to be a better team-player...in 2 days I learned what to change...now I get asked for advice!"

"I am much more aware of the impression to convey to new clients and subordinates"

"Getting rid of my beard was just the beginning-my hair is now short, new glasses, a new suit and new attitude!"

"A life-changing weekend."

"Is a critical addition to our orientation and training programs, plus allows newer employees to participate more effectively in the business, "
-- Senior Human Resources executive, Investment Bank

"I'm considered a role model-but I learned a lot from the 'managing others' sessions," - - Award-winning female entrepreneur

"The enthusiasm was over-whelming. And contagious-department heads all remarked on the positive changes in attendees. They all want to attend a course. Soder's remarkable."
-- Dean of Business School

"Even born leaders need guidance. Should be requisite for any company-know this would have helped me."
-- Chief executive, leading communications corporation

"Amazed that no o ne had perceived this need previously. Or maybe they did and just couldn't pull it off. Dee's experience advising CEOs, training and her down-to-earth style make it work."
-- Prominent management consultant, professor and author