Bria Alexander

" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "

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

" You should absolutely participate in Slack—if you're missing that, you're missing a key part of our conference. "

" Our curators have been working for months taking presentations from little ideas to something big that advances design ops as practice. "

" Managing to outcome, not output, lets people own their way of working and leverages their best strengths. "

" Being true to our humanity and morality lets us better ourselves and our teammates. "

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

" We have the entire Rosenfeld Media staff on hand to support you throughout this conference. "

" We want you to have a great time and feel good about being here — if anything is preventing that, let us know. "

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

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

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

" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, please let us know because it’s very important to keep the vibes positive. "

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

" Try to walk away from this conference with at least one new design ops buddy. "

" There is no need to take notes. Our session notes, resources, videos, and slide decks will all be shared on the website. "

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

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

" 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. "

" Join our Slack channels—it’s really where the party is with gifts, jokes, and amazing conversations. "

" It’s not just about design; build relationships with HR, product management, sales, and more. "

" Please keep your questions within the speaker’s thread so we don’t lose track of them in the busy chat. "

" There’s no need to take notes. All session materials and videos will be shared quickly after presentations. "

" Scaling design organizations is the theme because in trying times, we need each other's support. "

" It's okay to try and mess up your OKRs in the first few quarters and learn from it. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Check out our digital swag bag—our sponsors put a lot of effort into making compelling offers for all of you here today. "

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

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

" Day one is all about ensuring craft on a massive scale, led by Uday Gahender. "