I’m finding that managers and stakeholders are talking a lot about work I’ve done, but they aren’t including me in meetings about the topic. This is frustrating because sometimes the work needs to be defended, or there are nuances that the stakeholder or even my manager forgot about. How do you approach these people about making sure the expert is included?

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Stop waiting to be invited and start telling your manager you want to be there. "Hey, I noticed the team is meeting about [project] this week. Since I did most of the technical work on it, I'd like to be in the room in case questions come up." Make it about the work, not your feelings.

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This is good advice!

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Offer your help and expertise to be included. Just make sure you are framing it in a way that shows the value in you being there. You can avoid any misinterpretation, give more context when needed, or have a real-time understanding.

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I would raise this directly and neutrally. Something like wanting to ensure accuracy and context. I have found most people do not exclude intentionally, but the pattern will not change unless named.

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Going by your title, you should be able to handle this. There are people with your title or grade for a reason. An associate director should have the power to insert themselves and get the respect to at least be heard.

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I’d agree with you, but the people I am talking about are director and senior directors.

Id mention "I've seen a meeting about Project X, I'd like to be included as I've. .."

Start approaching stakeholders on your own! And step up if you want to take responsibility.

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