Bria Alexander

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

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

" We are going to have a very cherry day. You get it? Because I’m wearing cherry earrings. "

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

" Supporting different ways people prefer to engage—like asynchronous workshops or prep time—helps introverts and extroverts contribute equally. "

" Today’s theme is resilience expressed through inspiring personal and professional stories. "

" We need standardized role definitions, not everyone is a manager just because they manage initiatives - Peter Bosma. "

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

" 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. "

" The primary way to convene with other attendees is through our Slack channel. "

" No need to take notes at this conference. We share notes, sketch notes, videos, and decks very quickly. "

" You can also reach us quickly by going to help-desk-customer-service for any tech or support issues. "

" This day is focused on me, my job and my specific day-to-day challenges, not on some invisible finish line or senior title. "

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

" If you want to participate in the conference’s general vibe and community, it is essential to join Slack. "

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

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

" 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. "

" Don't reinvent the wheel all the time; build on top of what others have built. "

" We could not have this conference without you all — the curation team relies heavily on audience participation. "

" 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. "

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

" Everything can be designed – ourselves, relationships, processes, policies, systems. "

" The most highly rated part of the conference every year are the facilitators making the cohorts sing. "

" People are re-evaluating their lives and careers, which inspired me to start a podcast exploring these shifts. "

" If you want to take part in the gifs, laughs, jokes, questions, and links to resources, join us on #deogenerall Slack channel. "

" If you’re not in our Slack channel, you’re missing out on so many big parts of the party. "

" All the videos and decks will be shared almost within minutes after each presentation so you can relax and enjoy. "

" You can access our digital swag bag by scanning the QR code or visiting app.everthere.co/e/d-a-s. "

" Sponsor sessions are truly a treat, with no overlaps to the main program and absolutely no sales pitch. "