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Instead of making accusations, ask questions. This shifts the burden of proof to your colleague: he has to explain why he felt justified taking credit for the project or idea.
Research shows that it’s much better to ask why it happened than to make a claim.
Your goal isn’t to pin blame but to show them that you noticed and that you didn’t think it was right.
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There is no sense in making a scene in a meeting or confronting your colleague in the hallway. If you’re emotionally piqued at being ripped off, it’s not the time to talk about it.
Neurologically your mind is not working at its best and you may get out-argued. Take a day or two to calm do...
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If none of the above works and you feel like you’re being systematically undermined by the credit-stealer, you can talk to your boss or another manager who has the ability to do something about it.
Be careful not to come off as a complainer. Frame it as an effort to create a good working ...
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If you’re generous and intentional about sharing credit, others are likely to follow suit.
Never hesitate to ask your team: What’s the best way to make sure all of our work is recognized?
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Not every piece of work has to have your name on it and managers often take credit for the work of their subordinates.
Making your boss shine is part of the gig. You may not get credit for the idea or for slaving over the analysis, but hopefully your boss absorbs that you’re an important ...
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We want to believe that our work speaks for itself. But in the real world, it matters who gets the credit.
With collaborative work, it’s not always clear who has done what, which leaves the door open for a colleague to take undue credit.
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If the credit-stealer acknowledges his mistake, talk about how you can make things right. Perhaps he can email the group thanking you for your contributions, or you can both go talk to your manager to set the record straight. Even if he’s not willing to do anything, you can take action. Use any o...
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In collaborative projects, it’s important to agree on upfront on how credit will be allocated. Who will present these ideas to the senior team? Who will field questions? Who will send the email to the rest of the company?
At the same time, people need to be able to revisit these agreements...
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