Bria Alexander

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

" We are back and we are right on time. Eight o'clock on the dot. "

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

" The sponsor sessions are equal in quality and quantity as our main programming and completely free for anyone to attend. "

" Always approach from a place of kindness and think about the experience you want people to have as the water that keeps trees bendable. "

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

" Operations is the de-risking activity that creates scalable processes for better outcomes - Theresa. "

" We have the entire Rosenfeld Media staff on hand to support you throughout this conference. "

" We’ve got you covered with notes, sketch notes, slides, and recordings so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. "

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

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

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

" You can also reach us quickly by going to help-desk-customer-service for any tech or support issues. "

" 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. "

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

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

" All the content, including slide decks and sketch notes, will be posted promptly after each session. "

" You will not be missing out on much if you don’t snag the digital swag bag. "

" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "

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

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

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

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

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches. They offer incredibly high-quality content and are free to anyone to attend. "

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

" Language matters—make your OKRs user-centric and customer-focused to avoid them feeling like overhead. "

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

" Our community would not be what it is without you. "

" Design ops has an opportunity to inject human-centeredness into product development to balance business and customer value. "

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

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

" Man, oh man, what an incredible few days of learning and of the community that we have all had the opportunity to discover at Design at Scale. "

" If you want to take notes during this presentation, there’s really no need — we’ve got you covered. "

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