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Silver Linings: What DesignOps Learned in the Shift to WFH

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Silver Linings: What DesignOps Learned in the Shift to WFH

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Friday, October 23, 2020 • DesignOps Summit 2020
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Silver Linings: What DesignOps Learned in the Shift to WFH
Speakers: Ash Brown
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Summary

In mid-March, Bloomberg's UX team went from a 100% in-office design group to a 100% at-home design group. Challenges quickly surfaced, but once the day-to-day was running and overall anxiety had diminished, teams started to see the silver linings in shifting a multi-office, multi-country design team accustomed to an open office plan to working remotely. View the session recording

Key Insights

  • Technology can accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

  • Sustainable urban planning is essential for reducing carbon footprints.

  • Collaboration between sectors is crucial for effective climate action.

  • Education plays a vital role in fostering environmental awareness.

  • Innovative solutions require investment and commitment from both public and private sectors.

  • Tech companies have a responsibility to innovate for sustainability.

  • Local communities hold the power to influence broader environmental policies.

  • Data transparency is key in tracking progress towards sustainability goals.

  • Proactive strategies are better than reactive responses to climate challenges.

  • Climate change solutions should be inclusive and equitable.

Notable Quotes

"We're at a pivotal moment where technology can truly make a difference in sustainability."

"Collaboration is not just beneficial, it's essential for effective climate action."

"Every small initiative can lead to significant change when multiplied across communities."

"If we invest in green technologies today, we can secure a sustainable tomorrow."

"Education is the foundation upon which we build a more sustainable future."

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