Bria Alexander

" Netflix using AI-generated ads is a low-risk testbed but raises ethical questions - Lauren. "

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

" Please put your questions inside of the thread associated with the talk. "

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

" Our behavior is implicit messaging; we need both explicit and implicit signals to support resilience on teams. "

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

" 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. "

" This is a conference where you can stand up and people will see you do that — which we haven’t had in the past. "

" Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in the context of online conferences. "

" We have at least 10 minutes of breaks between each session so you can take in everything. "

" Design Ops plus — what does that mean? You’ll find out very shortly. "

" The code of conduct is on every page of our site; it includes procedures for getting assistance. "

" The good vibes you experience are a reflection of the positive collaborative spirit we worked hard to create for you. "

" Try to walk away from this conference with at least one new design ops buddy. "

" If you have a question at the end of a presentation, please put that question in the thread associated with the talk. "

" You can invite anyone in your family to attend the sponsor sessions for free even if they’re not registered. "

" Slack is where the real party is happening for this conference. "

" If you have a question for a speaker, put it in the thread for their talk, not in the general chat. "

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

" Go out the next three days as being part of this conversation rather than simply sitting back and being a consumer of information. "

" Make a business case for yourself by bragging about your capabilities and making them applicable. "

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

" The conference is your annual opportunity to get to know each other and to step back together and amplify the power of design. "

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

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

" Being a positive deviant means confronting challenges with limited resources but innovative, community-based approaches. "

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

" Our industry is new enough that we get to make design ops whatever we want it to be – that’s an incredible opportunity. "

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

" Technical difficulties happen, so please use hashtag.deo help within our Slack channel or email for support. "

" We have some truly phenomenal sketch notebooks, so you don’t have to worry about taking any notes on your own. "

" Sponsor sessions are incredibly high quality but completely optional; there’s no sales pitch. "

" Without your research, feedback, and engagement, we would never have pulled together such a diverse slate of speakers. "