Bria Alexander

" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "

" Sponsor sessions are optional but incredibly high content and not sales pitches. "

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

" 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. "

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

" The pressure in design ops is often delivery-first mindset instead of quality and strategic impact - Dave Malu. "

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

" Please stand up and hold each other’s hands, and on three, raise them high and shout Yeah so virtual can hear you. "

" The themes this year include transforming century-old industries, startup to enterprise, the outsider’s perspective, and partnering to transform. "

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

" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, it is so important that you know you can reach out for help. "

" Slack is a huge part of how we are going to be engaging in today’s conference. "

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

" By showing up, you’re doing so not just for yourselves, but for everyone else that’s here. "

" Sponsor sessions are optional but offer incredibly high content, and they are not sales pitches. "

" The official conference time zone is Pacific Daylight Time, but you can adjust it based on where you are. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches. They offer really high content very similar to the main conference. "

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

" 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. "

" It’s not just about design; build relationships with HR, product management, sales, and more. "

" Cohorts are consistently one of the highest rated parts of the conference — they’re a fantastic way to learn together. "

" There’s no need to take notes. All session materials and videos will be shared quickly after presentations. "

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

" It's okay to try and mess up your OKRs in the first few quarters and learn from it. "

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

" Our community would not be what it is without you. "

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

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

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

" If you ever feel unsupported or unsafe, please let us know. It is our priority to make sure you feel protected and supported. "

" 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. "