Bria Alexander

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

" If you want to invite a friend or colleague, the sponsor sessions are free and awesome to attend. "

" If you ever need help, you can reach us at help-customer-service for technical issues and customer support. "

" Manuel Herrera, our sketch noter, has contributed wonderfully to visually capturing the spirit and content of the conference. "

" Supporting different ways people prefer to engage—like asynchronous workshops or prep time—helps introverts and extroverts contribute equally. "

" Today’s theme is resilience expressed through inspiring personal and professional stories. "

" Design ops is still defining its service offering and must articulate value both internally and to business partners - Zi. "

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

" If you want your question asked, please put it in the Slack channel, because I cannot keep up with the rapid things happening live. "

" 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. "

" Please put your dropdown or your personal agenda in your local time zone so there’s no ambiguity. "

" Slack is a huge part of how we are going to be engaging in today’s conference. "

" Every talk you hear today couldn’t get more personal to our community. "

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

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

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches, they’re incredibly high quality and free to attend. "

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

" If you have a question for a speaker, put it in the thread for their talk, not in the general chat. "

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

" Go out the next three days as being part of this conversation rather than simply sitting back and being a consumer of information. "

" Your strengths, even if perceived as weaknesses, can be your superpower. "

" The program page has a time zone selector so everyone can attend sessions on their local time without confusion. "

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

" Each of these speakers shares career defining experiences scaling design organizations large and small. "

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

" Our job as civic designers is to bring government needs and community needs into alignment. "

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

" Design ops must learn to advocate for themselves because oftentimes when things go well, no one notices the work behind the scenes. "

" 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. "

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

" Sponsor sessions are completely free, and you can invite anyone you want to those. "

" Please be nice, respect each other, and carry yourself as if you were at your day job. "

" It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference. "