We all know that networking events are all about building relationships, so there is nothing worse than having a great conversation that could turn into a successful business venture but you can’t remember the person’s name!
ALPHA will help you to do just that!
A – ASK: Don’t be bashful, if you didn’t hear it when you were first introduced don’t be afraid to ask again at the end of the conversation. Who do you think that person is going to feel drawn to; the person who made an effort to remember and get their name right or the person who just didn’t bother?
L – LISTEN: This is what Rob Brown; World Leading Networking Authority calls ‘Job One’. Your main aim at any networking event is to LISTEN and by doing so, it is much more likely you will hear and remember someone’s name.
P – PARROT/PLAYBACK: We all remember better by doing as well as listening so if you make a point of repeating the person’s name you are more likely to remember it later.
H – HOOK: Get a hook. Grab onto something; it might be something the person tells you in the conversation that reminds you later of their name, or it could just be what they are wearing or look like i.e glasses, no glasses, red hair, moustache or whatever. If you can remember something about them you will remember them later.
A – ATTITUDE: Yours that is! Always be enthusiastic and positive, be known for remembering names. The next time you are at a networking event try this acronym and see the results. Also remember to practice, practice, practice, after a while you will get better at it. If you THINK/ACT/SAY/DO you can, then you can!
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