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. "

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

" We have got you covered with sketch notes, resource lists, session notes, videos, and decks all shared ASAP after presentations. "

" A lot of design ops impact comes from influence, and influence comes from empathy and showing the benefit of what you are putting out. "

" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "

" Design ops is like when everything's working well, nobody notices it; when things break down, everyone misses it - Theresa citing Camden Moore. "

" If these two voices don’t work for you, you can reach out at [email protected]. "

" We’ve got you covered with notes, sketch notes, slides, and recordings so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. "

" 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. "

" Slack is a huge part of how we are going to be engaging in today’s conference. "

" Practical ops is about getting stuff done because it’s our job to scale the organizational ability to design and amplify the work of designers. "

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

" Lauren Cantor keeps all those links and other resources so we don’t have to be googling while listening. "

" If you feel uncomfortable or see bullying, please let us know. We absolutely do not tolerate it. "

" Even though we are virtual, we are still a community and obligated to treat each other with respect and kindness. "

" If you have problems with Slack or the conference experience, please contact the help desk customer service. "

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

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

" Just because empathy isn’t always visible at the top doesn’t mean you can’t be the change. "

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

" You bring energy that blows me away. I’m so excited by your excitement. "

" 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. "

" How do we know how to evaluate radical participatory design? Has there been a sustained shift in power? "

" There is no need to take notes; session notes, sketchnotes, resource lists, videos, and decks will be shared. "

" I’m a power user of Airtable because it combines multiple tools into one accessible system for designers and teams. "

" All session notes and resources will be available within the hour, so you can just relax and absorb the content. "

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

" Day three is about keeping people at the center of an expanding enterprise, which is tricky but so important. "

" We have many breaks, and sponsor sessions usually take place during those. "

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