Bria Alexander

" To succeed now, designers must be lifelong learners ready to rethink and re-understand constantly - Christopher. "

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

" If you ever need help, you can reach us at help-customer-service for technical issues and customer support. "

" 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. "

" Co-creating operating models with our teams helps us remain resilient even when things get a little hairy and squirrely. "

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

" Take a picture of the QR code to access the digital swag bag and special offers. "

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

" Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in the context of online conferences. "

" We have at least 10 minutes of breaks between each session so you can take in everything. "

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

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

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

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

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

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches, they’re incredibly high quality and free to attend. "

" Researchers have really taken it on the chin during this latest economic downturn. "

" Cohorts are one of the favorite parts of the conference, so really participate if you’re in one. "

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

" Sponsor sessions are free, not sales pitches, and do not overlap with the main program so anyone can attend. "

" Saying no with intentionality and clear guidelines creates clarity and focus. "

" We could not have this conference without you all — the curation team relies heavily on audience participation. "

" 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 are not one-size-fits-all; you have to shape them based on your organizational context and culture. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct to ensure everyone can be their fullest selves while respecting others. "

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

" Cohorts are one of the most highly rated parts of our conferences every single year, you get to meet somebody new from a different company. "

" The cohort experience is one of the highest rated things because you get to meet new people from different companies. "

" 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. "

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