Bria Alexander

" We’re seeing these agents trying to represent ourselves online in ways we’ve never seen before - Bria. "

" No need to take notes — session notes, sketch notes, resources, videos and decks will be shared after presentations. "

" Sometimes resources are available as soon as an hour or 30 minutes after the talk, like the team is working miracles. "

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

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

" The stories you’re gonna hear today really reflect the world we live in, design operations, and resilience. "

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

" If these two voices don’t work for you, you can reach out at conferences@rosenfeldmedia.com. "

" The Slack channel is the fastest way to get help, whether you’re virtual or in person. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" By showing up, you’re doing so not just for yourselves, but for everyone else that’s here. "

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

" We could not do this conference without our incredible sponsors who spend a lot of effort thinking about ways to enrich our programming. "

" 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. "

" Our sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are serious, high content learning opportunities for everyone. "

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

" Make a business case for yourself by bragging about your capabilities and making them applicable. "

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

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

" You’re going to get the importance of empathy to the bottom line. "

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

" Everything can be designed – ourselves, relationships, processes, policies, systems. "

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

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

" 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. "

" Check out our digital swag bag—our sponsors put a lot of effort into making compelling offers for all of you here today. "

" Please read our site’s code of conduct — it ensures we all treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" You can access our digital swag bag by scanning the QR code or visiting app.everthere.co/e/d-a-s. "

" You don’t need to take notes; Rosenfeld media has sketch note makers creating creative and interactive notes for each talk. "