Bria Alexander

" These free models flounder, but high-end enterprise models are more accurate and context-aware - Brittany. "

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect as part of this virtual community. "

" We are going to have a very cherry day. You get it? Because I’m wearing cherry earrings. "

" We have got you covered with sketch notes, resource lists, session notes, videos, and decks all shared ASAP after presentations. "

" Our behavior is implicit messaging; we need both explicit and implicit signals to support resilience on teams. "

" Resilience is about more than surviving; it’s about growth in our practice and relationships. "

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

" Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles. "

" Sponsors believe in advancing research, and we wouldn’t be here without them. "

" There will be session notes and sketch notes so you don’t have to take notes yourself unless you want to. "

" Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on screen and access the digital swag bag. "

" We are on our third and final day of Design Ops 2023. "

" If you have any questions for the speakers, you really need to put your question in the thread specific to the talk. "

" This day is focused on me, my job and my specific day-to-day challenges, not on some invisible finish line or senior title. "

" Many of you might be the only design ops person in whatever room you’re in for as much as 362 days a year. "

" Lauren Cantor keeps all those links and other resources so we don’t have to be googling while listening. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or see bullying, please let us know. We absolutely do not tolerate it. "

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

" Because this is virtual, we have a digital swag bag with goodies you can access via QR code or URL. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and offer content just as valuable as the main program sessions. "

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

" Just because empathy isn’t always visible at the top doesn’t mean you can’t be the change. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "

" The waters of operations can feel incredibly murky and the path forward may not always be clear. "

" OKRs can sometimes suck the oxygen out of the room if they focus only on bottom-line results, missing process and experience. "

" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "

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

" Our industry is new enough that we get to make design ops whatever we want it to be – that’s an incredible opportunity. "

" Cohorts are one of the most highly rated parts of our conferences every single year, you get to meet somebody new from a different company. "

" If you ever feel unsafe or threatened in this virtual community, we want to make sure you’ve got the support you need. "

" We have some truly phenomenal sketch notebooks, so you don’t have to worry about taking any notes on your own. "

" If you are not on Slack, you are missing out on one of the biggest and most interactive parts of our conference. "

" If you have trouble logging in or streaming, please go to hashtag DAS help in Slack for support. "