How to Remember Names: The Top 7 Ways

Are you one of those people who 'just can't remember names'? The fact is that almost everybody can. It's just that we either don't choose to put in the effort, or we don't know the techniques. So, here are my top 7 ways to remember names.

“Hello, I’m Mike Clayton from OnlinePMCourses”

1. Pay attention! Care - hear - register
“Mike Clayton - OnlinePMCourses - I get it”

2. Notice it. Repeat the name
“Mike Clayton, hello. I’m pleased to meet you, Mike”

3. Practice it. Spell it out (out loud or mentally)
“M-i-k-e C-l-a-y-t-o-n”

4. Remark it. Comment on the name or make a memorable story
“OnlinePMCourses? What’s that about, Mike?”

5. Use it. During your first meeting
People love to hear their name “When can we meet properly, Mike?”

6. Link it. Make a connection or visualize pictures in your mind
“I can see Mike Speaking at my local professional Project Management group - that will go down well”

7. Say it as you leave - it’s one more chance
“It was great to meet you Mike - do you have a business card?”

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[Onlinepmcourses]

What is more flattering than remembering someone's name? Or, more of an insult than forgetting it? Our names are so important to us. So, if you want to improve your influence with stakeholders, an easy step is to learn how to remember their names.

[Leadership-]

Please do continue impacting positive ! you are excellent teacher... Thank you !

[m.h.alolabi]

Dr Mike, I like the variety you've shown in your content in addition to project management.

[onemuch]

I will confirm that my brain levels refuse to let me remember names...I do all of these things but I never remember the names. I care so much about name and It really bugs me that I cant remember, I honestly have to start a convo with, "sorry if I forget your name" because no matter how much I care about the person or remembering their name, the methods help, but it still takes me at least 5 to 10 times reasking their name. These methods do work, but it does get really annoying that it still can take me forever to remember someones name.

[InfluentialPMO]

Great tips, I’ll try this. All the best, Stuart With a U.

[drewyoda]

Ah...you are touching on my biggest weakness.