Bria Alexander

" Two companies, Klarna and Duolingo, went all in on AI replacing humans and then recanted - Christopher. "

" No need to take notes — session notes, sketch notes, resources, videos and decks will be shared after presentations. "

" Our sponsors make this conference and programming possible, so thank you all so, so much. "

" 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. "

" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "

" Design ops is still defining its service offering and must articulate value both internally and to business partners - Zi. "

" Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you. "

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

" We made a very intentional choice to build in five minute breaks after every talk based on feedback and experience. "

" There is no overlap between the main program sessions and sponsor sessions. "

" Please put your dropdown or your personal agenda in your local time zone so there’s no ambiguity. "

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

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

" Many of you might be the only design ops person in whatever room you’re in for as much as 362 days a year. "

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

" We could not do this conference without our incredible sponsors who spend a lot of effort thinking about ways to enrich our programming. "

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

" 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. "

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

" 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’ll hear tactile guidance on defining ROI. "

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

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

" Lauren Cantor works with companies to create new business strategies by tackling human-centered design. "

" Design ops must learn to advocate for themselves because oftentimes when things go well, no one notices the work behind the scenes. "

" Kay Abba is a business and project analyst, UX designer, and project manager who brings multifaceted expertise to our note-taking. "

" If you ever feel unsafe or threatened in this virtual community, we want to make sure you’ve got the support you need. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free, and you can invite anyone you want to those. "

" The official time zone of this conference is Pacific time. "

" Our digital swag bag is free to all registered attendees and packed with awesome sponsor offers. "