Bria Alexander

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

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

" Please put your questions inside of the thread associated with the talk. "

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

" AI is a great tool for drafting and summarizing, but you have to keep your unique voice because that’s what differentiates you. "

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

" The pressure in design ops is often delivery-first mindset instead of quality and strategic impact - Dave Malu. "

" Look for people wearing the very acute Rosenfeld Media black hats if you need help. "

" This is a conference where you can stand up and people will see you do that — which we haven’t had in the past. "

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

" You don’t have to take notes because we have an incredible note taker capturing everything. "

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

" David Nicholson is the reason why you don’t have to write very fast. "

" This day is focused on me, my job and my specific day-to-day challenges, not on some invisible finish line or senior title. "

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

" There’s no need to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared promptly on the conference site. "

" I’m still early on in measuring accessibility impact but tying early bug fixes to ROI is promising. "

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

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

" You’re going to get the importance of empathy to the bottom line. "

" OKRs are not one-size-fits-all; you have to shape them based on your organizational context and culture. "

" Being a positive deviant means confronting challenges with limited resources but innovative, community-based approaches. "

" Please read our code of conduct to ensure everyone can be their fullest selves while respecting others. "

" Design ops job descriptions change every three to six months depending on the company’s needs. "

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

" 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. "

" Please be nice, respect each other, and carry yourself as if you were at your day job. "

" Day one is all about ensuring craft on a massive scale, led by Uday Gahender. "