Bria Alexander

" Designers need to help users recognize when AI is wrong and what to do about it - Christopher. "

" No need to take notes — session notes, sketch notes, resources, videos and decks will be shared after presentations. "

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

" This is a great opportunity. This is a gift to yourself to dig in with other design ops peers and really learn together. "

" 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. "

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

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

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

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

" Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on screen and access the digital swag bag. "

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

" Sponsor sessions do not overlap at all with the main programming. It is 100% fully optional. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

" We want the Rosenfeld community, both in person and virtual, to feel as loving, supportive, and informative as possible. "

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

" All the content, including slide decks and sketch notes, will be posted promptly after each session. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct — even though we’re virtual, we are a community obligated to kindness and respect. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and offer content just as valuable as the main program sessions. "

" Civic design is relatively new and spans all kinds of government agencies from federal and national down to tribal and local. "

" 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. "

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

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

" OKRs help highlight intentions to leadership and open up conversations that generate alignment and support. "

" Everything can be designed – ourselves, relationships, processes, policies, systems. "

" This is our third and final day of the design operation Summit 2021. "

" Design ops has an opportunity to inject human-centeredness into product development to balance business and customer value. "

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

" If you ever feel unsafe or threatened in this virtual community, we want to make sure you’ve got the support you need. "

" All the videos and decks will be shared almost within minutes after each presentation so you can relax and enjoy. "

" Please be nice, respect each other, and carry yourself as if you were at your day job. "

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