Bria Alexander

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

" Impact curated by France Alana was outstanding. "

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

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

" AI is a great tool for drafting and summarizing, but you have to keep your unique voice because that’s what differentiates you. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" This is the same conference in so many good ways — good ways are that it’s resilient and there’s a certain steadiness. "

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

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and not just a normal sales pitch, they’re very similar to the main programming. "

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

" We want you to leave feeling like all those missed Slack messages and emails are worth it. "

" Many of you might be the only design ops person in whatever room you’re in for as much as 362 days a year. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe engaging in this community, we want to know about it. "

" Today we’re gonna be talking about researchers as organizational change makers. "

" There is no need to take notes over the next few days. We have dedicated sketch notes and session resources. "

" Slack has over 650 people actively talking and sharing experiences right now. "

" Our dedicated scribe Shivangi is making sure all the notes are captured so you don't have to worry about it. "

" If you ever feel unsafe in our virtual community, we want to know about it so we can provide support. "

" Go meet someone new at this conference and set up a coffee chat next week. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "

" I am so incredibly proud of Dante, Courtney, Olney, and Gonzalo for their care and effort in the curation process. "

" Accessibility is a great example where OKRs can unify multiple product and design teams to a non-negotiable standard. "

" We need to slow down decision-making processes so that ethics and systems thinking scale with project scope. "

" We have over a thousand members in the #do-general Slack channel, and that’s where the party is at. "

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

" If you have any tech issues or need customer support, #deogenerall.help is here to assist you throughout the conference. "

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

" Please read our site’s code of conduct — it ensures we all treat each other with kindness and respect. "

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

" Our digital swag bag is free to all registered attendees and packed with awesome sponsor offers. "