Bria Alexander

" These free models flounder, but high-end enterprise models are more accurate and context-aware - Brittany. "

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

" David Nicholson is our house scribe, a senior UX designer with a passion for enterprise-scale products. "

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

" Managing to outcome, not output, lets people own their way of working and leverages their best strengths. "

" Resilience is about more than surviving; it’s about growth in our practice and relationships. "

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

" Everyone's sitting on the aisle, your right, my left — you gotta scoot over like two seats. "

" We’ve got you covered with notes, sketch notes, slides, and recordings so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" This conference is the opportunity I saw to design an experience that felt personal to our community. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches but offer incredibly high quality content, and they’re free for everyone. "

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

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

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

" We have session notes, sketch notes, resource lists, videos, and decks — no need to take notes yourself. "

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

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

" You gotta write that charter to get clarity with your team. "

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference — that’s where you ask questions, get help, and connect with others. "

" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "

" Through the expertise of our speakers and your engagement, we forge the future of our industry. "

" OKRs can sometimes suck the oxygen out of the room if they focus only on bottom-line results, missing process and experience. "

" The future of civic design will be localized, designed for and by communities rather than dictated top-down. "

" If you ever feel unsafe or threatened, please let us know in the #do-help channel. "

" 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. "

" The cohort experience is one of the highest rated things because you get to meet new people from different companies. "

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

" Our cohort facilitation sessions are one of the best parts of this conference. "

" It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference. "