Putting Names to Faces

Posted on | December 2, 2009 | No Comments

Mary Ann Miller

If you’re like me, you may be challenged putting names with faces.  The usual tricks are somewhat lacking.  But I just heard a great idea that I have to share. 

Take a snapshot of the folks you’d like to remember – whether they be your co-workers or clients.  Phone cameras are ubiquitous these days and very few people will mind.  Add their names to the photo and put them on your screen saver.  Over time, you’ll be able to recognize folks that you only see a few times each year.  I guarantee they’ll be impressed that you know them by name.

Credit for this tip goes to Jill Bonwell, who used it to learn the names of nearly 200 people when she worked in HR.  Thanks, Jill!

Mary Ann Miller is the President/CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce

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