JazzyBanana
JazzyBanana

Dealing with idea-stealers

How do you deal with someone else taking credit for your ideas in front of leadership? Asking for a friend.

Some more context. My friend, female, discussed some ideas on a project with the person in question, male. He's a new joinee with impressive pedigree. He went and presented those ideas as his own to a key leader. The leader was impressed. My friend wasn't able to get a word in, even though she's been around for much longer at the company. How would you deal with this?

17mo ago
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PerkyMarshmallow
PerkyMarshmallow

Ugggh, shit bag. Me and my work friends have always made it a point to tell said senior about who's idea it was. It made us relaxed and genuinely willing to help each other - it's like a real family - everyone's work is everyone's. Your friend needs to be tight lipped around this new bitch, zero help. Baaki let this one pass. Abhi execute bhi toh karna hai.

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