There's a person on my team who clearly doesn't like or respect me, and they've borderline undermined me at times. I'm not confrontational but I do feel like I need to address it at this point. Should I throw a meeting on their calendar to discuss my concerns or keep it more formal with an email? Really not sure the best way to go about it.

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If they report to you have a 1:1. Then document the discussion in email. If it continues and you ultimately need to take action over it you must have a documentation trail

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This is the right approach

Talk in person

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Definitely talk in person. This kind of thing will come across as accusatory over email, and you can control the tone and how it's received a lot more in person.

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Don't go the email route first! Have the meeting with them 1:1. Then send the email as a confirmation of your conversation.

Document yes, but only after you've given them the opportunity to discuss directly. Otherwise, you'll be perceived as passive aggressive.

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Talk in person, it’s tough because I prefer a paper trail so my words are not misunderstood but I also prefer to talk things out so I have the meeting and then send a recap via email

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I am sorry to hear that OP. People like that can be so hard to work with and they make our jobs so difficult. I would just keep it formal with an email and have a conversation with them to see why they are treating you the way they are. It might be an uncomfortable conversation but it will be worth it in the end.

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