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How do you respond to a coworker (male) who tries to suggest he implemented suggestions to our large client when in fact..... I did.

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How do you respond to a coworker (male) who tries to suggest he implemented suggestions to our large client when in fact..... I did. Here is the background: Owner of the firm on vacation. Large client expressed concern regarding the turnaround time on a report. I suggested changes we will make (discussed with coworker) and advised client -verbally and email. Coworker would not have initiated the changes... never does -not proactive.. Owner of firm returning from vacation next week... I know he will touch upon the suggestions and try to make it appear as if he initiated the changes. Any diplomatic way of indicating I initiated the changes... or should I just let it be. Thank you

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  1. Rae Kennedy

    When the boss returns, brief them in writing on the status of things you were involved in while they were out. Inclusive of this initiative. Lump in your suggestion as just part of the update, that you're providing a quick check in report and nothing more. That way, if the colleague tries to sneak in that they did the work, you have backup to support your claim against it. Also, it won't come off as anything more than reporting to keep the boss informed.

  2. JB09718

    This is perfect!

  3. Anonymous

    Thank you for your input!! Makes sense

  4. Anonymous

    The other reply is spot on. He hasn’t done anything yet but I can tell you’re preparing for it. Email your boss, copy in co-worker let them know what you’ve done with just the facts, no feelings. It also will appear you’re collaborative. Maybe this will make the situation wane with the coworker that’s not productive. Keep us posted!

  5. Anonymous

    Email done! Thank you .... just the facts... no feelings.

  6. Anonymous

    Great job! It’s important your boss sees a collaborative approach. ?

  7. Anonymous

    email the owner, now, with an "Update of what happened with Client while you were gone"...

  8. Anonymous

    Makes sense! thank you!

  9. Anonymous

    You can point it out to everyone and try and call attention to your work or you can say nothing and let everyone figure out themselves when it becomes clear he doesn't know the details or the client mentions how much they like working with you.

    If none of these things will happen and this guy knows as much as you, or the client likes working with both of you, the you go to war. Take credit early and often and hope people realize.

  10. Anonymous

    Makes sense. Thank you!

  11. Michele Sinclair

    I would copy your boss on any correspondences involving this person. BCC them always.

  12. Anonymous

    Thank you !

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