Bria Alexander

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

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

" 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. "

" Feedback is data, not personal — once you view it that way, it feels less like criticism and more like improvement information. "

" Co-creating operating models with our teams helps us remain resilient even when things get a little hairy and squirrely. "

" Design ops should coordinate initiatives, measure impact, and advocate for designer happiness as a business metric - Peter Bosma. "

" If you have questions for the speakers, put them in Slack under the associated thread. "

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

" Sponsor sessions may require registration by email to prevent Zoom bombings and protect session integrity. "

" Our sponsors offer sessions with no sales pitches, just incredibly high-quality content. "

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

" David Nicholson is the reason why you don’t have to write very fast. "

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

" Please post your questions in the thread associated with each presentation so we can see and address them. "

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

" If you feel uncomfortable or see bullying, please let us know. We absolutely do not tolerate it. "

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

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

" You can access the digital swag bag by scanning the QR code or visiting fld.me/cd2022 for cool sponsor offers. "

" I didn’t say conference because this is really a highly polished snapshot of a conversation this community is having. "

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

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference — that’s where you ask questions, get help, and connect with others. "

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

" I simply cannot wait for you all to see the outstanding presentations they prepared. "

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

" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "

" There is no need to take notes; session notes, sketchnotes, resource lists, videos, and decks will be shared. "

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

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

" Check out our digital swag bag—our sponsors put a lot of effort into making compelling offers for all of you here today. "

" Man, oh man, what an incredible few days of learning and of the community that we have all had the opportunity to discover at Design at Scale. "

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

" The official conference time zone is Pacific Standard Time, but you can change it to your own time zone at designatskill.com. "