Dr. Brockner feels it is appropriate to acknowledge that Dr. Rollins’ breakthrough resulted from deviating from the established protocol. However, there is a question of whether the bulk of the credit should rest with Dr. Rollins.

Dr. Brockner admits that his protocol alone was not instrumental in the breakthrough.

These are some possible outcomes:

Both colleagues agree that the bulk of the credit rest with Dr. Rollins, whose innovative approach was what lead to the breakthrough.

Although Dr. Brockner admits that his protocol alone was not instrumental in the breakthrough, he feels that credit for the breakthrough should be shared equally.

Although Dr. Brockner admits that his protocol alone was not instrumental in Dr. Rollins’ breakthrough, Dr. Brockner feels that he should be given primary credit for the breakthrough. Dr. Brockner.