Bria Alexander

" Netflix using AI-generated ads is a low-risk testbed but raises ethical questions - Lauren. "

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

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

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

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

" Resilience means the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties or toughness. "

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

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

" 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. "

" Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in the context of online conferences. "

" All speakers will be present in the #ARgeneral Slack channel to answer your questions. "

" 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. "

" The good vibes you experience are a reflection of the positive collaborative spirit we worked hard to create for you. "

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

" Please be sure to make sure you change your conference itinerary to your local time zone. "

" All the content, including slide decks and sketch notes, will be posted promptly after each session. "

" MJ Broadband saves our fingers some pain and some stress because we don’t have to take notes. "

" If you have problems with Slack or the conference experience, please contact the help desk customer service. "

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

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

" Saying no with intentionality and clear guidelines creates clarity and focus. "

" 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. "

" The community of practitioners is the way we carry each other through difficult moments. "

" Language matters—make your OKRs user-centric and customer-focused to avoid them feeling like overhead. "

" Everything can be designed – ourselves, relationships, processes, policies, systems. "

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

" Automation frees us up to do more for the organization, but if overdone, it can strip away the human aspect critical to culture. "

" Sponsors make this conference possible, without them we wouldn't be here talking about some incredibly interesting things. "

" Our first day’s theme is around establishing and growing design operations. "

" The cohorts have been a slam dunk hit in our virtual conferences while we’ve been doing them. "

" We have many breaks, and sponsor sessions usually take place during those. "

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