Bria Alexander

" There’s a big discrepancy between accessible consumer AI and what deep research-driven AI can do - Brittany. "

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

" Our sponsors make this conference and programming possible, so thank you all so, so much. "

" Manuel Herrera, our sketch noter, has contributed wonderfully to visually capturing the spirit and content of the conference. "

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

" Resilience is about more than surviving; it’s about growth in our practice and relationships. "

" Operations is the de-risking activity that creates scalable processes for better outcomes - Theresa. "

" Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you. "

" The virtual social event tonight is Cozy Juicy Reel, a fun board game our virtual attendees always love. "

" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "

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

" We are on our third and final day of Design Ops 2023. "

" A little color purple to start the day. Good morning. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

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

" David Nicholson is our in-house scribe who produces wonderful sketch notes throughout the conference. "

" MJ Broadband saves our fingers some pain and some stress because we don’t have to take notes. "

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

" Our sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are serious, high content learning opportunities for everyone. "

" We are still a community even though we are virtual and are obliged to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" You gotta write that charter to get clarity with your team. "

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

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference, where the most intimate interactions happen. "

" Through the expertise of our speakers and your engagement, we forge the future of our industry. "

" An OKR coach told us to think of OKRs like a health panel at a physical—you have KPIs for status and OKRs for change targets. "

" Everyone, both speakers and participants, understood the assignment of civic design from day one. "

" Our community would not be what it is without you. "

" Automation frees us up to do more for the organization, but if overdone, it can strip away the human aspect critical to culture. "

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

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

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

" Our cohort facilitation sessions are one of the best parts of this conference. "

" It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference. "