Bria Alexander

" Two companies, Klarna and Duolingo, went all in on AI replacing humans and then recanted - Christopher. "

" We are closing out design ops 2024 with innovation curated by the incomparable John Kuda. "

" We want you to feel included and be able to take advantage of the awesome content and speaker efforts. "

" I want you to have the best time possible and bring your fullest self to our conference today. "

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

" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "

" Design ops is still defining its service offering and must articulate value both internally and to business partners - Zi. "

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

" Please stand up and hold each other’s hands, and on three, raise them high and shout Yeah so virtual can hear you. "

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

" You can change the time zone on Rosenfeld Media’s website to reflect your local time. "

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect, even though we’re a virtual community. "

" If you have any questions for the speakers, you really need to put your question in the thread specific to the talk. "

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

" If any of those adjectives do not apply to how you’re feeling right now, we wanna know. "

" Cohorts are a super duper fun way to engage with more of our community. "

" Please respect our code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. "

" This is absolutely not the time for us to be throwing our hands up in the air and giving up on Research. "

" You don’t want to miss out on the sponsor sessions — they’re free and high quality, not sales pitches. "

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

" MJ Broadband’s sketch notes will make your conference experience 10 times easier. "

" Your strengths, even if perceived as weaknesses, can be your superpower. "

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

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

" The waters of operations can feel incredibly murky and the path forward may not always be clear. "

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

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

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

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

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

" Our first day’s theme is around establishing and growing design operations. "

" If you’re not in Slack, you’re missing out on the party. "

" Yesterday was a lot of fun, but today is going to be even more fun. "

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