Bria Alexander

" AI is not really doing anything better than humans yet; it’s just faster and more efficient - Bria. "

" We are closing out design ops 2024 with innovation curated by the incomparable John Kuda. "

" Sponsor sessions are optional but incredibly high quality content, not sales pitches. "

" You can change the conference time zone to your local time zone in the upper right corner so there’s no confusion about start times. "

" A lot of design ops impact comes from influence, and influence comes from empathy and showing the benefit of what you are putting out. "

" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "

" The pressure in design ops is often delivery-first mindset instead of quality and strategic impact - Dave Malu. "

" There’s no need to take any notes, because we have sketch notes, session notes, recordings available on Rosenfeld Media website. "

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

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect; this is a safe and inclusive space. "

" You can change the time zone on Rosenfeld Media’s website to reflect your local time. "

" Sponsors make this conference possible, and we genuinely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. "

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

" All three themes and all speakers you’ll hear came together through inclusive collaboration and insightful perspectives. "

" This is a design ops summit. You’re with your people, we get you and we all want you to do well. "

" If you have a question at the end of a presentation, please put that question in the thread associated with the talk. "

" Please respect our code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. "

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

" Slack has over 650 people actively talking and sharing experiences right now. "

" Even though we are virtual, we are still community and must treat each other with kindness and respect. "

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

" It’s not just about design; build relationships with HR, product management, sales, and more. "

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

" Even though we’re virtual, we are still a community and obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" The community of practitioners is the way we carry each other through difficult moments. "

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

" Future-facing regulatory structures can avoid post-traumatic innovation by anticipating technology’s social impacts. "

" Lauren Cantor works with companies to create new business strategies by tackling human-centered design. "

" People are re-evaluating their lives and careers, which inspired me to start a podcast exploring these shifts. "

" If you have any tech issues or need customer support, #deogenerall.help is here to assist you throughout the conference. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they offer content similar in quality to the main program. "

" If you’re not in Slack, you’re missing out on the party. "

" 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. "