wadesgirl
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I Have Two People Under Me and I Was Wondering What All You Future
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Discussion Overview
This thread explores various approaches to recognizing and supporting team members within the Pampered Chef consultant community. Participants share their personal experiences regarding team recognition and the role of directors in this process.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a desire to recognize their team members through postcards and emails.
- Another participant shares their experience of initially believing their director was recognizing their recruits, only to discover later that this was not the case. They emphasize the importance of maintaining contact and sending congratulatory messages.
- One participant notes that their director is proactive in recognizing team accomplishments through emails and cluster meetings, and they also engage in additional training and recognition activities.
- Another participant mentions their practice of sending postcards and small tokens of appreciation to their team members during meetings.
- One participant describes how they help with training and recognition at meetings, suggesting a collaborative approach with their director.
- Another participant shares their method of incentivizing their recruits by offering catalogs when they surpass their sales, fostering a competitive spirit.
- One participant highlights the importance of cheering on their downline and providing support, especially when recruits are hesitant to engage with their director.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the level of recognition provided by directors, with some participants feeling well-supported while others express concerns about the lack of communication from their directors. No clear consensus emerges on the best practices for recognition.
Contextual Notes
Participants share a variety of personal experiences and strategies regarding team recognition, reflecting the diverse approaches within the community.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for insights into team recognition practices and support strategies may find this discussion relevant.
BethCooks4U
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Re: Recognition?I thought my director was training and recognizing my recruits (they lived too far to attend meetings) and only AFTER I was a director did I find out she wasn't even in contact with them. (just saying that so you are SURE she is recognizing like you think she is) It's a good thing I kept in close contact with them and answered their questions and sent WOO HOO emails when they achieved things. I started sending out a monthly team newsletter once I had 3 but you sure could do something like that or postcards even now.
It's great that you want to do that - they will be thinking of you as a leader, their director, from the start!
It's great that you want to do that - they will be thinking of you as a leader, their director, from the start!
ChefBeckyD
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Re: Recognition?My director is WONDERFUL about recognizing my team's accomplishments. She sends out emails to the whole cluster (just like she does for everyone else) when they qualify, earn PC $$, etc...and also recognizes them at cluster meetings.
I've been sending out emails to my team too - and also do recognition then. I've also started doing additional training for my team - cook and book training, and other training....and I have a "business builders" basket where they can choose different things for achieving different goals. I bought a bunch of stuff really cheap at Office Max & Staples when they were having Back To School sales...so I have boxes of red pens, host folders, pencils, index cards, etc....along with recipe cards, invitations, SB, twixits, labels, mini catalogs (banded in 10's) and stickers. I had a meeting here Monday, and they LOVED being able to pick through the basket!
I've been sending out emails to my team too - and also do recognition then. I've also started doing additional training for my team - cook and book training, and other training....and I have a "business builders" basket where they can choose different things for achieving different goals. I bought a bunch of stuff really cheap at Office Max & Staples when they were having Back To School sales...so I have boxes of red pens, host folders, pencils, index cards, etc....along with recipe cards, invitations, SB, twixits, labels, mini catalogs (banded in 10's) and stickers. I had a meeting here Monday, and they LOVED being able to pick through the basket!
wadesgirl
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Re: Recognition?I think a good idea is for you to help pick up part of the trainings done at your meetings and for you to do the recognition for your team members. I know my Director had me do that . She would get the ribbons together and we would do it together with me announcing my girls.
It is good that you are stepping into your leadership role. But I would just caution you to not overwhelm yourself, and to focus on a great show schedule and to keep recruiting!
Your Lead will show your Leadership
my 2 cents
It is good that you are stepping into your leadership role. But I would just caution you to not overwhelm yourself, and to focus on a great show schedule and to keep recruiting!
Your Lead will show your Leadership
my 2 cents
c00p
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Re: Recognition?I do send them postcards, and little emails when they do something great. Our director lives way far away, so our meetings are with hospitality - so I always make sure to recognize their sales/efforts at the meetings. I've also sent them little things, like some stickers, or a neat pen, etc. just to let them know I'm happy for what they are doing.
PamperedDor
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Re: Recognition?My Director basically treats my downline like all of us - she said they are "hers" until I promote. I just basically call them and cheer them on! One is my friend and my new girl doesn't want to deal with my D since she feels she is too pushy, so I just encourage her and answer her questions for her. I do make up a little packet when they first sign on with some paperwork etc to get them started.
Re: Recognition?I have two recruits under me but one went inactive and don't look like she is coming back. But any ways, I tell my recruits any month they beat my sales, I purchase 25 catalogs for them. So far my only active recruit almost beat me, and I do mean I barely beat her, 4 times out of 5 months So I gave her 25 anyways for nearly doing it so many months in a row. I figure it would keep her striving to beat me continuously
So I gave her 25 anyways for nearly doing it so many months in a row. I figure it would keep her striving to beat me continuously 
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How can I benefit from having two recruits?
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What are my responsibilities as a leader with two recruits?
As a leader with two recruits, your primary responsibilities include providing support, training, and motivation to help them succeed. This may involve sharing product knowledge, hosting team meetings, and guiding them in their sales strategies. Your success is tied to their success, so fostering a positive and productive team environment is essential.
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