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

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

" Our sponsors make this conference and programming possible, so thank you all so, so much. "

" The sponsor sessions are equal in quality and quantity as our main programming and completely free for anyone to attend. "

" It’s energy management, not time management — listen to yourself rather than comparing your output to others. "

" Resilience means the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties or toughness. "

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

" Look for people wearing the very acute Rosenfeld Media black hats if you need help. "

" The virtual social event tonight is Cozy Juicy Reel, a fun board game our virtual attendees always love. "

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

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

" We are on our third and final day of Design Ops 2023. "

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

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

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

" We’re obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" We could not do this conference without our incredible sponsors who spend a lot of effort thinking about ways to enrich our programming. "

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

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

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and offer content just as valuable as the main program sessions. "

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

" I’m still early on in measuring accessibility impact but tying early bug fixes to ROI is promising. "

" Please keep your questions within the speaker’s thread so we don’t lose track of them in the busy chat. "

" It seemed just like yesterday that I was talking with Dave Malouf. He dropped that term design ops on me. "

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

" An OKR coach told us to think of OKRs like a health panel at a physical—you have KPIs for status and OKRs for change targets. "

" How do we know how to evaluate radical participatory design? Has there been a sustained shift in power? "

" If you want to take advantage of asking speakers questions and having discussions, join our Slack. "

" I’m a power user of Airtable because it combines multiple tools into one accessible system for designers and teams. "

" You do not need to take any notes, we have dedicated note takers who provide session notes, resource lists, decks, and videos. "

" You can invite your coworker, your brother, your sister, your aunt to sponsor sessions even if they’re not signed up for the conference. "

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

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

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