Bria Alexander

" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "

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

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

" This is a great opportunity. This is a gift to yourself to dig in with other design ops peers and really learn together. "

" When I think about resilience, I think about flexibility, like trees that bend in strong winds instead of breaking — that starts with mindset and communication. "

" Being true to our humanity and morality lets us better ourselves and our teammates. "

" If design ops only serves designers, it risks silos; instead it must apply design thinking across R&D and product teams - Patrizia. "

" Take a picture of the QR code to access the digital swag bag and special offers. "

" This is a conference where you can stand up and people will see you do that — which we haven’t had in the past. "

" Sponsor sessions may require registration by email to prevent Zoom bombings and protect session integrity. "

" Our sponsors offer sessions with no sales pitches, just incredibly high-quality content. "

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

" A little color purple to start the day. Good morning. "

" Practical ops is about getting stuff done because it’s our job to scale the organizational ability to design and amplify the work of designers. "

" We want the Rosenfeld community, both in person and virtual, to feel as loving, supportive, and informative as possible. "

" If you want to participate in the conference’s general vibe and community, it is essential to join Slack. "

" Today we’re gonna be talking about researchers as organizational change makers. "

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

" Adjust your conference time zone setting depending on where you are to avoid confusion. "

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

" Civic design is relatively new and spans all kinds of government agencies from federal and national down to tribal and local. "

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

" No need to take notes — our scribe David Nicholson is capturing detailed session notes and insights for you. "

" There’s no need to take notes. All session materials and videos will be shared quickly after presentations. "

" You’ll hear tactile guidance on defining ROI. "

" OKRs help highlight intentions to leadership and open up conversations that generate alignment and support. "

" Being a positive deviant means confronting challenges with limited resources but innovative, community-based approaches. "

" We have over a thousand members in the #do-general Slack channel, and that’s where the party is at. "

" Automation frees us up to do more for the organization, but if overdone, it can strip away the human aspect critical to culture. "

" Sponsor sessions are free for anyone, whether you paid to attend or not, so invite your coworkers, friends, and family. "

" 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. "

" All of this content would not have been possible without your support and your feedback. "

" Without your research, feedback, and engagement, we would never have pulled together such a diverse slate of speakers. "