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How DesignOps Helped Enable Wall Street to Work Remotely

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How DesignOps Helped Enable Wall Street to Work Remotely

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 • DesignOps Summit 2020
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How DesignOps Helped Enable Wall Street to Work Remotely
Speakers: Ali Jeffery and Sheri Chudow
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Summary

COVID-19 forced nearly the entire global financial community to work remotely. Screen real estate was dramatically reduced, as traders transitioned from multiple 4K monitors on a trading floor to a single laptop screen in their home office. The design solution—adapt the Bloomberg Terminal experience to fewer smaller screens—was straightforward. Executing that solution required UX-led collaboration, organization, and cross-functional commitment from product, engineering, and sales, all in a very short period of time. View the session recording  

Key Insights

  • Sustainable urban development requires active community involvement.

  • Technology can facilitate better resource management in cities.

  • Case studies from Los Angeles and Copenhagen show effective sustainability practices.

  • Engaging citizens leads to more innovative solutions.

  • Green spaces are crucial for urban health and community well-being.

  • Collaboration between stakeholders is key to urban sustainability.

  • Smart technologies can help monitor environmental impacts effectively.

  • Policy changes should reflect community needs and environmental goals.

  • Urban sustainability can drive economic growth when planned correctly.

  • Future cities must focus on resilience and adaptability to climate change.

Notable Quotes

"Sustainability is not just about the environment, it’s about community."

"We need to harness the power of citizens to make real change."

"Technology is a tool, not a solution in itself; it needs human input."

"When we engage people in the planning process, they take ownership of their city."

"Green spaces are not luxuries—they're necessities for urban life."

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