When someone takes credit for your work, handle it calmly and constructively. Start by documenting your contributions meticulously. Initiate a private discussion with the individual, expressing your concerns professionally and seeking to understand their perspective. Propose a collaborative approach to ensure proper credit in the future. If the issue persists, escalate it to a manager with your documentation. Reflect on the experience to learn and prevent similar issues. By maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude, you can resolve the situation effectively and ensure your contributions are recognized.

"Stand up for your work, protect your impact." 📑 Keep Evidence: Document contributions to confirm authorship. 🤝 Have a Private Talk: Address the issue directly and diplomatically. 🚀 Escalate if Needed: Approach leadership with records if it continues!

When a team member claims your work, addressing it tactfully is essential. Start by documenting all contributions, including dates, dependencies, and any distinguishing features to establish authorship. Building a transparent track record with your manager can also reinforce your ownership. If an issue arises, approach the colleague privately to clarify and seek resolution. Misunderstandings happen, and a direct conversation may resolve it. If the issue persists, escalate it to leadership, presenting your documentation calmly. Boundaries and clear communication foster trust and mutual respect.

I would address the situation by first having a private, direct conversation with the team member to understand their perspective and clarify any misunderstandings. I would emphasize the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, and ethical behavior in acknowledging each individual's contributions. If the issue remains unresolved, I would involve a neutral third party, such as a supervisor or HR, to mediate the discussion and ensure a fair resolution. My focus would be on maintaining a professional atmosphere while protecting my rights and promoting a culture of transparency and integrity within the team.

Actually I'll just seek a private discussion, document what ever I am doing or bringing up in the project. If none works I'll seek expertise advise

Such an action would be quite disappointing, but given that in algorithm design, it's often straightforward to demonstrate the originality of my work. Beyond the existing software/systems that can verify my work, the real designer is the one who knows every detail. In any case, it’s essential to address this issue calmly. Initially, it would be best to speak directly with the person allegedly 'claiming' the work as theirs and discuss the situation. If this doesn't resolve the problem, then it might be appropriate to bring it to the attention of a supervisor, who will know how to handle it appropriately. Of course, I would present the relevant evidence to support my claim.

If your design is at the origin of the solution, then your work can't be stolen: use documentation, code compilation or/and any other researched data timestamped. At some point, when working with (a) team member(s), encapsulate your core work as it is always required to isolate your data before contribution and also purely as a theoretical mean.