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Managing for Design Impact: Strategic 1x1s

Hosted by Alison Gretz

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

2:30 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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What you'll learn

How to Interpret Organizational Objectives

Identify the multiple layers of company, department and team goals and assess where you can have impact.

Ways to Translate & Connect for Individuals

Know the real motivators for your individuals and help them focus on impactful work that inspires them.

Powerful 1x1 Meeting Agendas that Drive Impact

Take a strategic approach to team rituals and checkins that create inclusive AND effective environments.

Why this topic matters

Take a strategic approach to the critical 1x1 touchpoint you can connect your team members to bigger impact, stronger purpose and more joyful work. As a Manager in Design or Product, you are the translator for the humans you lead and the organization you all work in – this takes intentional crafting, continuous practice and managing up, down and laterally.

You'll learn from

Alison Gretz

Design Leader. 2x VP of UX. ex-Target, ex-Thomson Reuters, ex-Shutterfly.

Alison Gretz possesses over two decades of digital experience in strategy, information architecture, UX design, product, marketing, and startups. Her career is marked by impactful achievements such as leading the Target App's relaunch which drove increased engagement and digital revenue. Amidst the pandemic, she rebuilt Shutterfly's Creative Services group, ensuring continuous product photography. Additionally, Alison expanded the global UX Design team at Thomson Reuters, promoting user-centric design worldwide.


Alison's approach emphasizes open communication, idea sharing, and diverse perspectives for better solutions. Her unique insights, blending marketing and UX, yield innovative business and user-friendly solutions. Besides professional accomplishments,


Alison advocates for inclusive workplaces, recognizing that diversity of thought drives innovation and caters to a diverse user base.


In 2022 she gained professional accreditation from the International Coaching Association.

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Microsoft
Intuit Credit Karma
PlayStation®
Target

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