Bria Alexander

" AI is not really doing anything better than humans yet; it’s just faster and more efficient - Bria. "

" We are back and we are right on time. Eight o'clock on the dot. "

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

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

" Managing to outcome, not output, lets people own their way of working and leverages their best strengths. "

" Co-creating operating models with our teams helps us remain resilient even when things get a little hairy and squirrely. "

" Design ops is not execution or tactical, it’s a leadership role that brings design thinking to the whole organization - Patrizia. "

" You will have full copies of everything that you experienced today and all the questions. "

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

" We'll have a centralized Slack channel for all discussion to come together as one community. "

" 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. "

" The code of conduct is on every page of our site; it includes procedures for getting assistance. "

" This conference is the opportunity I saw to design an experience that felt personal to our community. "

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

" Lauren Cantor keeps all those links and other resources so we don’t have to be googling while listening. "

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

" Bria is the bringer of dad jokes and the glue of the conference. "

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

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

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

" Make a business case for yourself by bragging about your capabilities and making them applicable. "

" Take advantage of the digital swag bag — it’s our way of replicating in-person perks in a virtual world. "

" There’s no need to take notes. All session materials and videos will be shared quickly after presentations. "

" Through the expertise of our speakers and your engagement, we forge the future of our industry. "

" Junior engineers often resent having to create OKRs that feel disconnected from their day-to-day work. "

" Our job as civic designers is to bring government needs and community needs into alignment. "

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

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

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

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

" 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. "

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