Bria Alexander

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

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect as part of this virtual community. "

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

" We have got you covered with sketch notes, resource lists, session notes, videos, and decks all shared ASAP after presentations. "

" Always approach from a place of kindness and think about the experience you want people to have as the water that keeps trees bendable. "

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

" Operations is the de-risking activity that creates scalable processes for better outcomes - Theresa. "

" Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles. "

" We want you to have a great time and feel good about being here — if anything is preventing that, let us know. "

" This is the same conference in so many good ways — good ways are that it’s resilient and there’s a certain steadiness. "

" The primary way to convene with other attendees is through our Slack channel. "

" If you have a question for one of the speakers, put it in the specific thread associated with the talk or it will get lost. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, please let us know because it’s very important to keep the vibes positive. "

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

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

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

" Slack is the way you ask questions to the speakers, and it’s where most of the community interaction happens. "

" There is no need to take notes over the next few days. We have dedicated sketch notes and session resources. "

" Because this is virtual, we have a digital swag bag with goodies you can access via QR code or URL. "

" If you are a cohort participant and don’t see your private Slack channel, please let us know so we can guide you. "

" If you ever feel unsafe in our virtual community, we want to know about it so we can provide support. "

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

" No need to take notes — our scribe David Nicholson is capturing detailed session notes and insights for you. "

" You bring energy that blows me away. I’m so excited by your excitement. "

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

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

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

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are super similar to the quality of the main conference session. "

" We still don’t know if head of design ops will evolve toward a COO role or some other senior position. "

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

" 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. "

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

" Without your research, feedback, and engagement, we would never have pulled together such a diverse slate of speakers. "