Bria Alexander

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

" We are back and we are right on time. Eight o'clock on the dot. "

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

" You can change the conference time zone to your local time zone in the upper right corner so there’s no confusion about start times. "

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

" 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. "

" There’s no need to take any notes, because we have sketch notes, session notes, recordings available on Rosenfeld Media website. "

" We literally want to advance this field by creating space for really good professional conversations to happen. "

" 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. "

" Please put your dropdown or your personal agenda in your local time zone so there’s no ambiguity. "

" Sponsors bring so much color and so much light into the community. "

" This day is focused on me, my job and my specific day-to-day challenges, not on some invisible finish line or senior title. "

" This is a design ops summit. You’re with your people, we get you and we all want you to do well. "

" If you want to participate in the conference’s general vibe and community, it is essential to join Slack. "

" Slack is the way you ask questions to the speakers, and it’s where most of the community interaction happens. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches. They offer really high content very similar to the main conference. "

" Adjust your conference time zone setting depending on where you are to avoid confusion. "

" There is no need for you to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

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

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

" Respect and kindness are mandatory; please read our code of conduct to ensure a positive community experience. "

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

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

" 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. "

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

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

" Sponsors make this conference possible, without them we wouldn't be here talking about some incredibly interesting things. "

" Technical difficulties happen, so please use hashtag.deo help within our Slack channel or email for support. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free, and you can invite anyone you want to those. "

" If you want to take notes during this presentation, there’s really no need — we’ve got you covered. "

" Without your research, feedback, and engagement, we would never have pulled together such a diverse slate of speakers. "