20/5/2012
I’ve talked about Notable Networker Certificates before, mainly about how they should be presented, (in a great frame, so that they are of real value), so that the person who is the Notable Networker really feels, as they should do, that what they have done is special. And that all their fellow members appreciate what they have done for their chapter, all the hard work that they have done on their behalf.
But how much value does the Notable Networker themselves put on their award? Does it just make them feel great on the day and then the certificate goes in a drawer? Or does it go onto their Facebook page? Is it talked about on Twitter? Is it put up on their office wall?
Recently I met Liz Baranov of Rickaby & Co, she says that, “not all accountants are the same…” and if you were ever to met her, or already know her, I think that you would agree with her statement. But she is also a rather notable networker, as at the last count she had eight certificates. Which is pretty notable just on its own. She is also very proud of her certificates and every one of them is on the wall in the client meeting room at her offices. What’s more, she makes sure that her clients see them and have an opportunity to find out how she got them.
To date, this has resulted in five visitors to her chapter!
So, when are you next going to be your chapter's Notable Networker and what will you be doing with your certificate?
