Bria Alexander

" Two companies, Klarna and Duolingo, went all in on AI replacing humans and then recanted - Christopher. "

" Impact curated by France Alana was outstanding. "

" David Nicholson is our house scribe, a senior UX designer with a passion for enterprise-scale products. "

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

" AI is a great tool for drafting and summarizing, but you have to keep your unique voice because that’s what differentiates you. "

" 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. "

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

" We literally want to advance this field by creating space for really good professional conversations to happen. "

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

" Today's theme around researchers thriving in the organization is led by Steve Portico. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and not just a normal sales pitch, they’re very similar to the main programming. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, please let us know because it’s very important to keep the vibes positive. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

" 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. "

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

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

" Cohorts are one of the favorite parts of the conference, so really participate if you’re in one. "

" If you want to avoid time zone confusion, you can switch the conference schedule to your local time on the program page. "

" If you ever feel unsafe in our virtual community, we want to know about it so we can provide support. "

" I’m still early on in measuring accessibility impact but tying early bug fixes to ROI is promising. "

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference — that’s where you ask questions, get help, and connect with others. "

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

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

" It's okay to try and mess up your OKRs in the first few quarters and learn from it. "

" How do we know how to evaluate radical participatory design? Has there been a sustained shift in power? "

" The most highly rated part of the conference every year are the facilitators making the cohorts sing. "

" Knowing your boundaries and skills lets you focus influence into meaningful outcomes rather than spreading too thin. "

" There are no overlaps between sponsor content and main programming, so you never have to choose what to attend. "

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

" All the videos and decks will be shared almost within minutes after each presentation so you can relax and enjoy. "

" Our cohort facilitation sessions are one of the best parts of this conference. "

" Our digital swag bag is free to all registered attendees and packed with awesome sponsor offers. "