Bria Alexander

" You have to keep AI at arm’s length so you can critique it and not blindly trust it - Christopher. "

" 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. "

" Our curators have been working for months taking presentations from little ideas to something big that advances design ops as practice. "

" 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. "

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

" Design ops should coordinate initiatives, measure impact, and advocate for designer happiness as a business metric - Peter Bosma. "

" Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you. "

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

" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "

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

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

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

" Documentation your team will actually use, how to define and maintain a design ops roadmap, AI as a design partner. "

" Please post your questions in the thread associated with each presentation so we can see and address them. "

" Please be sure to make sure you change your conference itinerary to your local time zone. "

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

" Researchers have really taken it on the chin during this latest economic downturn. "

" If you have problems with Slack or the conference experience, please contact the help desk customer service. "

" Our dedicated scribe Shivangi is making sure all the notes are captured so you don't have to worry about it. "

" Join our Slack channels—it’s really where the party is with gifts, jokes, and amazing conversations. "

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

" We could not have this conference without you all — the curation team relies heavily on audience participation. "

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

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

" When teams are connected to real strategic missions and own their key results, OKRs become positive. "

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

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

" People are re-evaluating their lives and careers, which inspired me to start a podcast exploring these shifts. "

" Check out our digital swag bag for some awesome offers from our sponsors – it's like free t-shirts and sweaters but digital. "

" You can invite your coworker, your brother, your sister, your aunt to sponsor sessions even if they’re not signed up for the conference. "

" If you ever feel unsupported or unsafe, please let us know. It is our priority to make sure you feel protected and supported. "

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

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