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• Successful Onboarding: Ship Code, See Bathroom

  by Scott Porad

  Do you want a happier, more empowered team with an attitude of ownership and a focus on productivity? I thought so. We get the party started right at Cheezburger by having our new developers write and commit code to our production software on Day One. (Yes, you heard that right…we throw a newbie into the fire before they even have time to know what hit them!) Yet, given that there are only eight hours on the first day that means there are a few puzzle pieces you need to have in place to prevent this from being a complete disaster. I will show you how we do this, so you can do it too!

  • Collaboration
  • Team Building

  At 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Sunday 11th March

  In Brazos, Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip

• Demystifying Design: Fewer Secrets, Greater Impact

  by Jeff Gothelf

  Even in today's experience-obsessed world, Design is often perceived as a tactic to simply “make things pretty.” To combat that oversimplification, designers often shroud their work in a mysterious cloud of specialized tools and jargon. This mystery gives designers (of every sort - visual, UX, interaction, et al) a false perception of value, uniqueness and control over their process and work. In actuality, this self-imposed mystery drives divisions between designers and their teams. To lay foundations for greater collaboration and inclusion, designers need to stop looking at their work in terms of “trade secrets” and start opening up about their process. Through this transparency, the cloud lifts and the true value of Design becomes clear while designers are revealed to be the indispensable product people they truly are.

  • Collaboration
  • Design
  • Design Process

  At 5:00pm to 5:15pm, Sunday 11th March

  In Texas Ballroom 4-7, Hyatt Regency Austin

  Coverage audio clip

• Go Forth & Make Awesomeness: Core Values & Action

  by Jeffrey Zeldman and Leslie Jensen-Inman

  Passion. Purpose. Promise. Pursuit. These are the 4 P’s that create a Map for Awesomeness. Discover how to: embrace your passion, define your purpose, foster your promise, and engage your pursuit. Find out how to do this in a creative environment that encourages collaboration.

  • Collaboration
  • Passion

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Sunday 11th March

  In Ballroom A, Austin Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip