The Recognition Program

Every Partner4Leads group has 3-5 group leaders. The group leader team is typically made up of 2 primary leaders and 1 to 3  secondary leaders (view group leader roles). The team is responsible for running meetings, managing group communications, following up with guests and encouraging & motivating a high performing group. In recognition of high performing groups and their outstanding leaders, Partner4Leads has the following group and group leader recognition program…

> FREE iPad to the 2 Primary Group Leaders of any Newly Formed Groups, that have 15 or more members at the end of the 6th month of existence.

> FREE IPad to the 2 Primary Group Leaders of Existing Groups, that build and maintain a group with an average member count of 22 or more members, for 10 consecutive months. Group leader must be primary leader for the 10 month period.

> FREE IPad to up to 2 Secondary Leaders of Existing Groups,  that help build and maintain a group with an average member count of 28 members for 10 consecutive months.

> $500 End of Year Party for any group, that builds and maintains a group with an average member count of 22 members for 10 consecutive months.

Program Details, Requirements & Restrictions

To qualify for the recognition program…

1. Group leaders must retain their group leader role for a minimum 12 month term.
2. Group leaders must support in transition of new group leaders, if / when they choose to step down as a group leader
3. Group Leaders must define in email to their Group Consultant, at launch of a new group, or the 12 month starting point for an existing group, who the two primary leaders, and the two secondary leaders are.
4. A Group leader may qualify for the recognition program during any 12 month term (multiple-terms allowed).
5. Recognition rewards will be made quarterly to qualified leaders. Rewards will be announced within the group, and to the entire Partner4Leads Group Network.
6. Qualifying Group Leaders can opt for a $500 / Amazon gift certificate in lieu of an iPad if desired.

Disclaimer: Partner4Leads reserves the right to discontinue this program at any time, and all disputes will be handled and decided at the sole discretion of Partner4Leads. The program will begin on September 1, 2011 and is NOT retroactive to include earlier months.

Why does Partner4Leads do this?

Partner4Leads runs this program for three main reasons…

1. We know how important great leaders are to the success of groups, and we want to recognize their contribution and achievement, both within their group and to our network at large.
2. Our success is tied to the success and effectiveness of each group. When groups are strong, powerful and effective we know those in the group benefit and gain value. We succeed as groups succeed, and leaders play a huge role.
3. Most successful groups, groups leaders, and professionals use goals to drive success. Our Recognition program gives each group and leadership team a goal to strive for and to evaluate their performance.

( August 25, 2011)

While we were shocked when we discovered it wasn’t the real Santa, Chris did remind us how these groups are about meeting new people in the community. When you and everyone in your group brings guests to meetings, you don’t know who you will meet, or where it will lead. I’m sure Chris never knew it would lead to this article, or the connections and referrals generated.

Marketing, networking and growing your business are about being in circulation. If you and your group aren’t making a conscious effort to bring guests and meet new people in the community, you’re missing a golden opportunity — to extend your circulation in the community, grow your connections, drive more referrals and have great meetings .

Tips On Bringing Guests

- Get in the habit of trying to invite someone to your group each week. Doesn’t matter if they join the group or not, or if they are an ideal fit for a group. In large part groups are about meeting and connecting with new people.

- Remind and encourage all members at meetings of the importance of meeting new people.

- Invite guests even if their someone in their profession in the group. The reason, they may have referrals for others in the group and it keeps all members active as inactive members will be replaced by those who want to contribute.

- When you invite people, don’t think that you are trying to recruit them into your group, simply remember you are inviting them to meet other people in the community that might be great networking connections for them.

- Use your social networks to invite people. A few days before each meeting drop a quick message out to your social network (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter). Let your contacts know you have a great referral networking event coming up and want to see if anyone else would like to go.

- Invite any new business people you meet during the week.

- Schedule a Plus +1 Meeting every couple of months. Set a date for your group, a couple weeks out, get everyone to commit to having a guest, and remind everyone 5-6 days before the meeting they need to be working on a guest.

Yes, Inviting guest requires a little effort on your part, but if you make that effort on a regular basis, while I can’t promise Santa, I can promise you will see great things from your referral group – more networking, more referrals and great meeting energy.

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