You are not being heard
What to say when someone takes credit for your work
“That was the thing I sent you on Tuesday. Would it be a problem to say so?”
It puts your name back on the work without accusing anyone. The question gives them an easy way to put it right, which is usually all you need.
What is happening
The credit went to someone else in front of people who matter, and if you say nothing, that version sticks. Say it to them privately, the same day, because raising it in the room makes people remember the accusation instead of the work.
If they push back
They may wave it away as shared work. They might say:
“It was a team effort.”
Agree, and keep your part in view:
“It was, and I’m glad it landed. I’d like the people involved to know who did which part.”
The part this page cannot settle
There are two other ways to say this, one softer and one firmer. Which one fits depends on who took it, who was in the room, and whether it has happened before. Choosing well is most of the work.
The Complete Lines has all three for this moment and for every other one, sorted by what is happening to you. If you have a meeting about it coming up, the first page helps you work out what to say before you walk in, and it is free.