A STEP AHEAD is a CD-ROM program for your community's PC. It's a one-step presentation of Russ Sandlin's day-long training seminar for leasing associates. With each CD, you receive: Full-screen, full-motion videos of prime leasing examples. A 26-page workbook, printed as the associate progresses through each level of training. Tips on how to Recognize Behavior styles which help associates communicate more effectively. Fun and engaging exercises that entertain while teaching onsultants to: . Set challenging but realistic goals . Uncover the real needs, wants and desires of each prospect. . Seamlessly match your community to each prospect. . Clearly position your community ahead of the competition. Bonus! A Supervisor's Report which offers a concise window on the consultant's progress. These reports help managers, supervisors and training personnel coach and manage each associate to successful closes. How does it work? The CD-ROM installs quickly and easily. Associates begin training by entering their name and social security number, and just like that, their own personal database is established. Russ Sandlin appears in full-screen motion. In his own personable style, Russ shows associates how to navigate through the program using the easy-to-read menu and buttons that appear at the bottom of the screen. Reviews of each module summarize the associate's progress as leasing techniques are acquired. The reviews are designed carefully to reinforce techniques and identify areas for further review or coaching. At appropriate points, a button appears so the associate may print material for a personal Professional Development Notebook that includes a record of his/her work and exercises. A STEP AHEAD brings the top quality, professional training of Russ Sandlin, on-site, to the leasing associate 24-hours a day, 365-days a year. New instructional design techniques use the multimedia computer to teach leasing associates in their own preferred learning style, at their own preferred pace. Results? All associates and supervisors throughout the organization speak the same language and have the same comprehensive understanding of the leasing process. New hires may be trained completely, professionally and efficiently on the job as soon as they are hired. No need to wait for costly group or individual training, or relying on conventional on the job training.