Bria Alexander

" Netflix using AI-generated ads is a low-risk testbed but raises ethical questions - Lauren. "

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

" We are going to have a very cherry day. You get it? Because I’m wearing cherry earrings. "

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

" Feedback is data, not personal — once you view it that way, it feels less like criticism and more like improvement information. "

" Corey’s story of resilience during his 2023 to 2024 job search ends well because we accepted his offer at Adobe. "

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

" If these two voices don’t work for you, you can reach out at [email protected]. "

" 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 made a very intentional choice to build in five minute breaks after every talk based on feedback and experience. "

" All speakers will be present in the #ARgeneral Slack channel to answer your questions. "

" If you have a question for one of the speakers, put it in the specific thread associated with the talk or it will get lost. "

" You don’t have to take notes; session videos and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

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

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

" Sponsor sessions are optional but offer incredibly high content, and they are not sales pitches. "

" Today we’re gonna be talking about researchers as organizational change makers. "

" This is absolutely not the time for us to be throwing our hands up in the air and giving up on Research. "

" 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. "

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

" You gotta write that charter to get clarity with your team. "

" Respect and kindness are mandatory; please read our code of conduct to ensure a positive community experience. "

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

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

" OKRs help highlight intentions to leadership and open up conversations that generate alignment and support. "

" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "

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

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

" All session notes and resources will be available within the hour, so you can just relax and absorb the content. "

" 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. "

" We have many breaks, and sponsor sessions usually take place during those. "

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