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. "

" You should absolutely participate in Slack—if you're missing that, you're missing a key part of our conference. "

" What is your mission for this design Ops summit? When this conference ends, what do you want to feel? "

" What if we had AI teammates who were on every call and could help moderate, recap, and track time? That future is likely. "

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

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

" Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles. "

" Our speakers prepare and prepare and prepare — they have a dark board with my face on it because they’re so sick of hearing from us. "

" Sponsor sessions may require registration by email to prevent Zoom bombings and protect session integrity. "

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

" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, it is so important that you know you can reach out for help. "

" Sponsor sessions do not overlap at all with the main programming. It is 100% fully optional. "

" It’s about us, the design ops practitioners, and what we need today to be better at our jobs. "

" We want the Rosenfeld community, both in person and virtual, to feel as loving, supportive, and informative as possible. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe engaging in this community, we want to know about it. "

" Please respect our code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. "

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

" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "

" If you want to avoid time zone confusion, you can switch the conference schedule to your local time on the program page. "

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

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

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

" MJ Broadbent’s sketchnotes are absolutely outstanding. You really do not have to take notes yourself. "

" You’ll hear tactile guidance on defining ROI. "

" It's okay to try and mess up your OKRs in the first few quarters and learn from it. "

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

" 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. "

" Sponsor sessions are free for anyone, whether you paid to attend or not, so invite your coworkers, friends, and family. "

" Technical difficulties happen, so please use hashtag.deo help within our Slack channel or email for support. "

" If you’re not in Slack, you’re missing out on the party. "

" If you are not on Slack, you are missing out on one of the biggest and most interactive parts of our conference. "

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