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. "

" David Nicholson is our house scribe, a senior UX designer with a passion for enterprise-scale products. "

" This is a great opportunity. This is a gift to yourself to dig in with other design ops peers and really learn together. "

" It’s energy management, not time management — listen to yourself rather than comparing your output to others. "

" 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. "

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

" Please stand up and hold each other’s hands, and on three, raise them high and shout Yeah so virtual can hear you. "

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

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

" Huge shout out to Lauren Cantor, our house librarian, for her wonderful contributions. "

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

" 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. "

" There is no need to take notes. Our session notes, resources, videos, and slide decks will all be shared on the website. "

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

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

" Because this is virtual, we have a digital swag bag with goodies you can access via QR code or URL. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and offer content just as valuable as the main program sessions. "

" Sponsor sessions are free, not sales pitches, and do not overlap with the main program so anyone can attend. "

" The next big thing will be knowledge management powered by new no-code and integrative tools. "

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference — that’s where you ask questions, get help, and connect with others. "

" The conference is your annual opportunity to get to know each other and to step back together and amplify the power of design. "

" Scaling design organizations is the theme because in trying times, we need each other's support. "

" Celebrate progress continuously and use OKRs as a learning process to evolve goals and strategies. "

" Working on a different word than empower: People already have power, we have to respect it. "

" The most highly rated part of the conference every year are the facilitators making the cohorts sing. "

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

" If you want to take part in the gifs, laughs, jokes, questions, and links to resources, join us on #deogenerall Slack channel. "

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

" All the videos and decks will be shared almost within minutes after each presentation so you can relax and enjoy. "

" You can access our digital swag bag by scanning the QR code or visiting app.everthere.co/e/d-a-s. "

" Sponsor sessions are truly a treat, with no overlaps to the main program and absolutely no sales pitch. "