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Starting a new role as a designer or consultant? Those first few weeks are make or break. Gerry shares three practical ways to build credibility fast: solving other people's problems first, learning the organisation's language before introducing design jargon, and keeping a log of every contribution you make. Credibility is built through a steady drumbeat of small, visible wins.
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