Design. Scale. Grow.
Practical conversations about designing, scaling, and managing Smartsheet as a program.
A solution can work well on its own—and still create challenges as the program grows.
Requests, solutions, users, and changes are often managed one at a time. Without a shared view of the full program, it can become harder to see connections, plan handoffs, and make consistent decisions.
Before you build the next solution, see the full program.
The DSG Live Briefing Series explores governance, program structure, connected solutions, and change management. Join me live Fridays at 11 AM ET for practical conversations about what to consider today when building for what comes next.
SEE WHAT WE’LL BE DISCUSSING
EXPLORE THE SERIES- Part One -
SEEING THE FULL PROGRAM
All live briefings begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
Why Programs Struggle to Scale
September 18
Smartsheet solutions are often built to meet today’s needs without considering how the environment will operate as requests, users, and solutions grow. We’ll discuss where that struggle begins—and what needs to change.
GOVERNANCE BEFORE GROWTH
September 25
Governance does not have to mean adding more restrictions. We’ll discuss how shared standards, clear ownership, and consistent decisions create the foundation a growing Smartsheet program needs.
BETTER INTAKE. BETTER DECISIONS.
October 2
Every new request shapes the program. We’ll discuss why intake is very important when it comes to scaling and how it supports prioritization, planning, and program-level visibility.
- Part Two -
BUILDING WITH INTENTION
All live briefings begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
From Idea to Solution
October 9
A request is not yet a solution. We’ll discuss how project ideation and solution architecture help teams clarify the need, consider the broader program, and design a structure that supports what comes next.
Consistency by Design
October 16
Shared design principles can help solutions feel familiar—even when they support different teams and processes. We’ll discuss how consistency supports usability, maintenance, and the overall user experience.
Managing Change Intentionally
October 23
As a program grows, changes may affect more than the item being updated. We’ll discuss how impact, audience, urgency, approval, and communication can support more thoughtful decisions.
- Part Three -
PREPARING FOR GROWTH
All live briefings begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
Plan for What Comes Next
October 30
Scalability does not require building for every possible future. We’ll discuss how to solve the right needs now while making thoughtful decisions that leave room for growth.
BUILD FOR ADOPTION
November 6
A well-designed solution still needs people to understand and use it. We’ll discuss how user experience, training, and enablement can support adoption from the beginning.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Bring It All Together
Ready to move from individual ideas into a structured program? Explore how DSG can help your organization put governance, intake, program visibility, and change management into practice.
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