Q: You receive an angry email from a colleague on the marketing team. The marketing colleague believes you have taken credit for their work. You do not believe this is true. Select the best course of action.
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Q: An irate email arrives from a marketing team member. The coworker in marketing feels that you are stealing credit for their job. You don’t think this is accurate. Decide on the best line of action.
- Delete the email. It’s best not to create any additional conflict.
- Reply to the email, asking if they can schedule a time to talk about this in person to allow both of you to share your perspectives.
- Walk over to the marketing colleague’s cubicle, and tell them you strongly disagree.
- Forward the email to the marketing director with an equally angry note.
Explanation: If you get an angry email from a coworker who thinks you took credit for their effort, you must approach the problem professionally and try to find a resolution.
