Bria Alexander

" Designers need to help users recognize when AI is wrong and what to do about it - Christopher. "

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

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

" Our curators have been working for months taking presentations from little ideas to something big that advances design ops as practice. "

" It’s energy management, not time management — listen to yourself rather than comparing your output to others. "

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

" The answer to what design ops does is always it depends because the field is still emerging - Zi. "

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

" We literally want to advance this field by creating space for really good professional conversations to happen. "

" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

" Sponsors make this conference possible, and we genuinely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. "

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

" Every talk you hear today couldn’t get more personal to our community. "

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

" If you want to participate in the conference’s general vibe and community, it is essential to join Slack. "

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

" Researchers have really taken it on the chin during this latest economic downturn. "

" If you have a question for a speaker, put it in the thread for their talk, not in the general chat. "

" You can access the digital swag bag by scanning the QR code or visiting fld.me/cd2022 for cool sponsor offers. "

" We are still a community even though we are virtual and are obliged to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

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

" We could not have this conference without you all — the curation team relies heavily on audience participation. "

" It seemed just like yesterday that I was talking with Dave Malouf. He dropped that term design ops on me. "

" Each of these speakers shares career defining experiences scaling design organizations large and small. "

" An OKR coach told us to think of OKRs like a health panel at a physical—you have KPIs for status and OKRs for change targets. "

" Everyone, both speakers and participants, understood the assignment of civic design from day one. "

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

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

" If you want to take part in the gifs, laughs, jokes, questions, and links to resources, join us on #deogenerall Slack channel. "

" There’s no need to take notes; we’ve got session notes, sketch notes, and a resource list all provided. "

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

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

" Please read our code of conduct; we want to ensure everyone feels safe and respected in this community. "