Bria Alexander

" There’s a big discrepancy between accessible consumer AI and what deep research-driven AI can do - Brittany. "

" We are closing out design ops 2024 with innovation curated by the incomparable John Kuda. "

" Our sponsors make this conference and programming possible, so thank you all so, so much. "

" 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. "

" We need standardized role definitions, not everyone is a manager just because they manage initiatives - Peter Bosma. "

" There’s no need to take any notes, because we have sketch notes, session notes, recordings available on Rosenfeld Media website. "

" We want you to have a great time and feel good about being here — if anything is preventing that, let us know. "

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

" Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on screen and access the digital swag bag. "

" No need to take notes at this conference. We share notes, sketch notes, videos, and decks very quickly. "

" A little color purple to start the day. Good morning. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

" Try to walk away from this conference with at least one new design ops buddy. "

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

" David Nicholson is our in-house scribe who produces wonderful sketch notes throughout the conference. "

" Slack is where the real party is happening for this conference. "

" Slack has over 650 people actively talking and sharing experiences right now. "

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

" I didn’t say conference because this is really a highly polished snapshot of a conversation this community is having. "

" Don't reinvent the wheel all the time; build on top of what others have built. "

" Cohorts are consistently one of the highest rated parts of the conference — they’re a fantastic way to learn together. "

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

" I am so incredibly proud of Dante, Courtney, Olney, and Gonzalo for their care and effort in the curation process. "

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

" Everyone, both speakers and participants, understood the assignment of civic design from day one. "

" This is our third and final day of the design operation Summit 2021. "

" I’m a power user of Airtable because it combines multiple tools into one accessible system for designers and teams. "

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

" If you’re not in our Slack channel, you’re missing out on so many big parts of the party. "

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

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

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