How can I remember people's names?

Question

I have over 200 empoyees amoung different shifts at work, how do I remember all of them when sometimes all I converse with them is by phone or thier name on a piece of paper?

Answer 1

Make it a point to say their name as you speak to them. Try to find something in their looks or personality that reminds you of their name. Like, Fred. Fred may have a big forehead. You can remember him as "Bump on the head Fred" Sarah may be funny or outgoing "silly Sarah". Use what ever helps you remember, just keep it to yourself. You don't want to accidentally call Sam "smelly SAM" to his face.

Answer 2

Take Polaroid pictures of them, then write their names on the bottom. Keep the photos in an index card container. Skim through the pictures like a deck of cards when you look for someone. Otherwise, seperate them by department.
That outta help ;)
PS. Maybe you can invest into some ginko biloba. (It helps with the memory.)

Answer 3

Get personal in your daily contact with them. Find out about their families, hobbies, favorite teams, etc. As you get to know them, you will get to know them. Do not be afraid to ask for the correct spelling of their name, either. Most people will be glad to understand that their name on the mailing list is more than just a string of letters.

Answer 4

Well, first off, when you meet them say, "It's very nice to meet you, _______." That way your mind will remember their name.

Keep a list of the people who are on your shifts and see if you can get their picture next to their names-so you have a name and a face.

Answer 5

Associate the name with familiar things. For example, Jim = gym, Kathy = Cat, John = john, Penny = penny.

Answer 6

If your company keeps digital pics of its employees on file, make up a 'cheat sheet' w/ everyone's name and pic.

Answer 7

you should have to be more familiar towards your employee.