Bria Alexander

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

" If you want to invite a friend or colleague, the sponsor sessions are free and awesome to attend. "

" 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. "

" When I think about resilience, I think about flexibility, like trees that bend in strong winds instead of breaking — that starts with mindset and communication. "

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

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

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

" Sponsors believe in advancing research, and we wouldn’t be here without them. "

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

" You don’t have to take notes because we have an incredible note taker capturing everything. "

" 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. "

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

" This is a design ops summit. You’re with your people, we get you and we all want you to do well. "

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

" All the content, including slide decks and sketch notes, will be posted promptly after each session. "

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

" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "

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

" Join our Slack channels—it’s really where the party is with gifts, jokes, and amazing conversations. "

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

" Respect and kindness are mandatory; please read our code of conduct to ensure a positive community experience. "

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

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

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

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

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

" Knowing your boundaries and skills lets you focus influence into meaningful outcomes rather than spreading too thin. "

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

" Our first day’s theme is around establishing and growing design operations. "

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

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

" You don’t need to take notes; Rosenfeld media has sketch note makers creating creative and interactive notes for each talk. "