The Credit-Stealer Kit.

“To clarify my part, I built and checked the model; Alex reviewed the assumptions.”

Separate creation from review.

“I can take the technical question. I developed the analysis and can explain the sensitivity cases.”

Use your knowledge to establish authorship.

“That's the approach I proposed last week. I've now mapped the implementation and can send it round.”

Link ownership to the next action.

“Glad it was useful. I led the underlying research and we worked together on the final recommendation.”

Correct without attacking.

“The assumptions slide was the basis for the estimate. Could we put it back or link to the appendix?”

Ground the request in accuracy.

“I want to be precise about the split: I did the analysis; the team reviewed the conclusions.”

Be specific about contributions.

“Building on that earlier point about fortnightly reporting, I've done the costing and can share it today.”

Keep the discussion on the work.

“Thanks for the feedback. For clarity, I drafted the recommendation and incorporated your review comments.”

Distinguish feedback from drafting.

“Could we correct the attribution before it circulates more widely? I can send the project history.”

Prefer a factual private correction.

“I'm not looking for a dispute. I want the contribution recorded accurately so the team knows who to ask.”

Re-anchor the discussion in the purpose.