Should I help many people with my plan or work against it due to lack of credit?

So I recently had a sort of set back at work. About three years ago I proposed a plan that would massively decrease the workload for employees throughout the company, and I got told that if we were to implement such a plan company wide we would need to see evidence of it working in practice. I received permission to implement it on my team only to see if my plan would be effective. We did so, and workloads went down by 20% for most and even 30% for some people thanks to new efficiencies.

Results in hand tried once again to get the company to adopt this plan, and was categorically denied, and in fact it wasnt even publicly brought up. Last year the company came under new leadership, and the lead man proposed my plan which was largely applauded, and is in the process of being adopted. Only thing is most of the credit is going to him as opposed to me despite the fact that he has acknowledged it was my plan to begin with multiple times.

Now on one hand I very much want my plan to go into place because it will be good for most people in the company. On the other hand I really want most of the credit, and I feel like Im not getting nearly enough for my efforts. Im considering an attempt to bring the whole thing down due to lack of credit.

What would you guys do in my situation?

So, you only did it because people would recognize your awesomeness or something? A sad life you must live then.

So, you only did it because people would recognize your awesomeness or something? A sad life you must live then.

deeliman

That guy is a jerk, but the fact that you're considering taking down the plan just because you haven't been recognized says a lot about your intentions.ghoklebutter

If the guy is going to work with you to implement the plan just stay positive, keep a smile on and help him. If he isnt a total jerk you should be getting a raise or some kind of promotion in the future. If after a few months or how ever long it takes to implement the plan that doesnt happen start looking for jobs elsewhere, but leave your current job under good conditions so you can use them as a reference.

So, you only did it because people would recognize your awesomeness or something? A sad life you must live then.

deeliman

If the guy is going to work with you to implement the plan just stay positive, keep a smile on and help him. If he isnt a total jerk you should be getting a raise or some kind of promotion in the future. If after a few months or how ever long it takes to implement the plan that doesnt happen start looking for jobs elsewhere, but leave your current job under good conditions so you can use them as a reference.

Star67

If I do attempt to put an end to this I'm considering the option of telling people that this was a small group's decision to solve a problem that was only effecting our small group of people.

Again I do understand this would end up helping a lot of people, but I really can't stand the amount of credit this new guy is trying to take.

If I do attempt to put an end to this I'm considering the option of telling people that this was a small group's decision to solve a problem that was only effecting our small group of people.

Again I do understand this would end up helping a lot of people, but I really can't stand the amount of credit this new guy is trying to take.

timothyrolls

What job do you have? Is it fastfood? Manufacturing? How long have you been there? Have you been promoted before? Do you have a college degree? What are your intentions with this job?

[QUOTE="ghoklebutter"]That guy is a jerk, but the fact that you're considering taking down the plan just because you haven't been recognized says a lot about your intentions.timothyrolls

That guy is a jerk, but the fact that you're considering taking down the plan just because you haven't been recognized says a lot about your intentions.ghoklebutter

Yep. If it had helped your fellow coworkers, and you are considering shafting them because you aren't getting the credit, you are a terrible colleague. It's not a good business decision or personal decision.

In the sorporate world, coming up with good ideas is not good enough.

You have to be politically clever.

This is why my BF who was a CIO for a mega bank tells me never to share my thoughts with people, and be the last person to speak in the room.

Since your credit has already been taken away from you, lay low and let the guy implement the plan.

When shit hits the fan and it come to a point in time when he needs help, you should step in as the hero who saved the day.

Until then, lay low, dont go against the flo, but dont help anyone.

be manipulative! If you cant survive politics you will just become a pawn.

Perhaps I could get everyone else (those not already living with it) to believe that a less heavy workload could cost them their job and thus argue against it for me.

Perhaps I could get everyone else (those not already living with it) to believe that a less heavy workload could cost them their job and thus argue against it for me.

timothyrolls

That kind of attitude will just get you fired or everyone against you. See my above post.

Ok so I have a few people arguing against a lighter workload do to possible (actually impossible but whatever) less hours, and I have a few arguing that this plan would really only work on a small scale because only a small group of people needed it to begin with.

I feel a little bad about everyone else who's work will remain the same, but seriously fvck this new guy. Totally worth it.

You're being kind of a dick about it. Don't be.

I understand that you want credit for your work, but you need to be a team player. If you want people to know it was your idea, then tell them. Dont sabotage your boss, though.

I understand that you want credit for your work, but you need to be a team player. If you want people to know it was your idea, then tell them. Dont sabotage your boss, though.

wolverine4262

Or undermine your company or fellow workers. That just gets you a boot out the door.

I understand that you want credit for your work, but you need to be a team player. If you want people to know it was your idea, then tell them. Dont sabotage your boss, though.

wolverine4262

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"]

I understand that you want credit for your work, but you need to be a team player. If you want people to know it was your idea, then tell them. Dont sabotage your boss, though.

worlock77

Or undermine your company or fellow workers. That just gets you a boot out the door.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"]

I understand that you want credit for your work, but you need to be a team player. If you want people to know it was your idea, then tell them. Dont sabotage your boss, though.

wolverine4262

Or undermine your company or fellow workers. That just gets you a boot out the door.

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="worlock77"]

Or undermine your company or fellow workers. That just gets you a boot out the door.

timothyrolls

Oh my fvckin god, what the hell is up with OT feeding trolls lately?

Oh my fvckin god, what the hell is up with OT feeding trolls lately?

dominer

[QUOTE="deeliman"]

So, you only did it because people would recognize your awesomeness or something? A sad life you must live then.

timothyrolls

How exactly are you quantifying this?

Also he gave you credit.  If you wanted total credit you should have named the plan after yourself.

u said it yourself, the company changed leadership, the lead man says to implement your plan, everybody says yay, what do u want? he's the leader, he'll do his job, and u just do yours. if you keep quite, maybe you get a raise or a promotion. if u want so much credit, what, u wanna do his job, take his position?Captain_Swosh69

[QUOTE="Captain_Swosh69"]u said it yourself, the company changed leadership, the lead man says to implement your plan, everybody says yay, what do u want? he's the leader, he'll do his job, and u just do yours. if you keep quite, maybe you get a raise or a promotion. if u want so much credit, what, u wanna do his job, take his position?timothyrolls

[QUOTE="timothyrolls"][QUOTE="Captain_Swosh69"]u said it yourself, the company changed leadership, the lead man says to implement your plan, everybody says yay, what do u want? he's the leader, he'll do his job, and u just do yours. if you keep quite, maybe you get a raise or a promotion. if u want so much credit, what, u wanna do his job, take his position?Captain_Swosh69

[QUOTE="timothyrolls"]

[QUOTE="deeliman"]

So, you only did it because people would recognize your awesomeness or something? A sad life you must live then.

GummiRaccoon

How exactly are you quantifying this?

Also he gave you credit.  If you wanted total credit you should have named the plan after yourself.

This sounds familiar

[QUOTE="timothyrolls"][QUOTE="comp_atkins"] lol no... where do you work, if i may ask?comp_atkins