Bria Alexander

" You have to keep AI at arm’s length so you can critique it and not blindly trust it - Christopher. "

" Impact curated by France Alana was outstanding. "

" If you ever need help, you can reach us at help-customer-service for technical issues and customer support. "

" I want you to have the best time possible and bring your fullest self to our conference today. "

" Always approach from a place of kindness and think about the experience you want people to have as the water that keeps trees bendable. "

" Co-creating operating models with our teams helps us remain resilient even when things get a little hairy and squirrely. "

" Design ops is still defining its service offering and must articulate value both internally and to business partners - Zi. "

" Look for people wearing the very acute Rosenfeld Media black hats if you need help. "

" The virtual social event tonight is Cozy Juicy Reel, a fun board game our virtual attendees always love. "

" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

" Please put your dropdown or your personal agenda in your local time zone so there’s no ambiguity. "

" Sponsor sessions do not overlap at all with the main programming. It is 100% fully optional. "

" This conference is the opportunity I saw to design an experience that felt personal to our community. "

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe engaging in this community, we want to know about it. "

" Slack is the way you ask questions to the speakers, and it’s where most of the community interaction happens. "

" Bria is the bringer of dad jokes and the glue of the conference. "

" Please read our code of conduct — even though we’re virtual, we are a community obligated to kindness and respect. "

" There is no need for you to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

" I didn’t say conference because this is really a highly polished snapshot of a conversation this community is having. "

" Saying no with intentionality and clear guidelines creates clarity and focus. "

" Please keep your questions within the speaker’s thread so we don’t lose track of them in the busy chat. "

" MJ Broadbent’s sketchnotes are absolutely outstanding. You really do not have to take notes yourself. "

" We help each other, support each other, and guide each other through murky and unclear times. "

" Accessibility is a great example where OKRs can unify multiple product and design teams to a non-negotiable standard. "

" Our job as civic designers is to bring government needs and community needs into alignment. "

" If you want to take advantage of asking speakers questions and having discussions, join our Slack. "

" We still don’t know if head of design ops will evolve toward a COO role or some other senior position. "

" Check out our digital swag bag for some awesome offers from our sponsors – it's like free t-shirts and sweaters but digital. "

" The cohort experience is one of the highest rated things because you get to meet new people from different companies. "

" If you ever feel unsupported or unsafe, please let us know. It is our priority to make sure you feel protected and supported. "

" Sponsor sessions are incredibly high quality but completely optional; there’s no sales pitch. "

" Sponsor sessions are truly a treat, with no overlaps to the main program and absolutely no sales pitch. "