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Anonymous
07/09/20 at 2:21PM UTC
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When someone takes credit for your efforts....

I've been in my current position for about a year. I took a position in a growing company while I finish my degree, with hopes that I can obtain a position in my field as the company grows and increases positions. While in my current role, I've contributed to my current department's successes in various ways. I've only been here a year, but my efforts have directly increased productive communication between departments and customers. I've also cleaned up and clarified some processes. I'm dealing with someone taking credit for my work. This person has been here for years and confronts all change with opposition. Yet here she is trying to take credit when my proposed changes are successful. I realize I'm part of a team, but I would like credit for my efforts.

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Cathy Colliver
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Marketing & MBA
07/16/20 at 5:22PM UTC
My first boss and mentor encouraged me to speak up in weekly meetings, because I was pretty shy starting out as an intern. If there are weekly team shares, or updates to other areas, giving a quick status update on your work can help. I also concur with the others re: talk to your boss about the specific instances as well as proactively make sure your boss knows what you are contributing. They can help work thru this by talking to the other team member as well as by putting your name forward in updates to other departments.
Hope Bennett
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Digital Strategist | Operations Professional
07/09/20 at 6:54PM UTC
I was in a similar position and ended up taking that persons job. Make sure your work is documented and that your name is always attached. Make sure your direct supervisors and leadership team are aware of this issue. Maintain things in writing whenever possible. When you have completed work, improved or discovered something, do not be afraid of the CC/BCC feature to the appropriate parties. A multi-faceted approach is usually the best one. At the end of the day take care of you!
Cynthia Hoyos
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Program Manager, Transformation and Execution
07/09/20 at 3:40PM UTC
Unfortunately you will have those situations everywhere you go. I would try to develop a relationship with this person to understand why she is behaving in this manner. Some people get comfortable with their work and can't deal with change. Change is happening all around us. Maybe she feels treaten by your new ideas. Do you have a good relationship with your supervisor to discuss this situation? It seems to me that there is some work to do if this is allowed in your work environment. I recommend reading the book: The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni and I suggest that your team should discuss it together. I hope this helps.
Anonymous
07/09/20 at 3:28PM UTC
That's a tough situation to be in. Do you mean she's taking credit with your boss or in a different situation? I think the best thing you can do first is talk to her about it and just let her know that you'd appreciate if you were able to take credit for your own achievements (or you could frame it as "I'd like to share the news/results of this initiative with the team").

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