Bria Alexander

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

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

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

" If you want to make this conference better for you, just let us know in Slack — we want you to have a positive experience. "

" What if we had AI teammates who were on every call and could help moderate, recap, and track time? That future is likely. "

" We can make ourselves and our practice better because of what we’ve learned on our journeys of resilience. "

" Design ops should coordinate initiatives, measure impact, and advocate for designer happiness as a business metric - Peter Bosma. "

" If you have questions for the speakers, put them in Slack under the associated thread. "

" The Slack channel is the fastest way to get help, whether you’re virtual or in person. "

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

" Today's theme around researchers thriving in the organization is led by Steve Portico. "

" Design Ops plus — what does that mean? You’ll find out very shortly. "

" A little color purple to start the day. Good morning. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

" Manuel Herrera is here to take the burden of note-taking off us, so you can focus on the moment. "

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

" Please respect our code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. "

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

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

" There is no need for you to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

" 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. "

" The program page has a time zone selector so everyone can attend sessions on their local time without confusion. "

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

" We help each other, support each other, and guide each other through murky and unclear times. "

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

" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "

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

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

" Check out our digital swag bag for some awesome offers from our sponsors – it's like free t-shirts and sweaters but digital. "

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

" Day three is about keeping people at the center of an expanding enterprise, which is tricky but so important. "

" If you are not on Slack, you are missing out on one of the biggest and most interactive parts of our conference. "

" We have 11 cohorts and 130 people participating in this week’s conference for small group discussions. "