You're collaborating in the Creator Economy. How do you handle a partner who undermines your contributions?

Instead of growing grudges, you should tackle such behavior by •communicating and voicing out how you feel about it to them in a calm way, •Reporting the issue to a superior.

Prior to any conversation, revisit why the two of you are collaborating, what you each want, the benefits/payoff of successful outcome. Most important is Focus on partner, how you might help them get what they want – emphasizing identifying what they would most value And concurrently is less important to you and less costly for you to provide. Apply same process for yourself. Then when talk, emphasis is and how the two of you can align your objectives and ways that are most positive. Conversation that focuses on your hurt feelings, sensitive being taken advantage of, etc is not the best path to the outcomes that you want for the partnership, your counterpart, and yourself

To handle a partner undermining your contributions, prepare by clearly understanding the impact and desired outcomes before addressing the issue. Approach the conversation calmly, listen empathetically to understand their perspective, and define roles and responsibilities to prevent future misunderstandings. Offer specific, constructive feedback and suggest practical improvements to the working relationship. Find common ground and work on solutions together to strengthen the partnership. Implement regular check-ins to maintain alignment and address concerns proactively, fostering a positive and productive collaboration.

Reaffirming your value is crucial, but also focus on mutual recognition to prevent undermining. Celebrate both individual and joint achievements to reinforce contributions. Develop a shared vision to align goals and highlight each partner’s role. Encourage mutual feedback for open communication and address issues early. Document contributions to ensure recognition and foster a collaborative environment with team-building activities. Regularly review and adjust goals and roles to keep the partnership positive and aligned. This approach strengthens the partnership and enhances overall project success.

Assurez-vous de garder une trace détaillée de toutes vos contributions. Cela peut inclure des emails, des notes de réunion et des versions de travail. Cela servira de preuve en cas de différend et renforcera votre position.

If direct communication and boundary-setting fail, seeking mediation is a valuable next step. Choose a mediator experienced in creative or business disputes to ensure neutrality. Prepare by defining concerns and objectives for a productive session. After mediation, implement agreed solutions and follow up to ensure compliance. Use the experience to refine collaboration practices and communication strategies. View mediation as an opportunity to strengthen the partnership and enhance future teamwork by improving mutual understanding and setting a positive collaborative foundation.

Ne laissez pas les comportements négatifs vous décourager. Restez concentré sur vos objectifs et continuez à produire un travail de qualité. La persévérance et la résilience vous guideront.