INNOVATION CIRCLES

A confidential “brain trust” consisting of facilitated peer conversations where you can openly share what’s actually happening inside your organization, test ideas, and learn from colleagues navigating the same challenges you are.

Innovation Circles are open to professionals at DFA member organizations. Each session is geared towards specific organizational roles that typically include culture, talent, inclusion, HR, and wellbeing professionals.

Upcoming Circles

September 30

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Navigating Culture During Times of Change & Growth

During times of change, including mergers and combinations, leadership transitions, organizational restructuring, and more, how do you strengthen and maintain culture? Join a community of peers to discuss your challenges and opportunities and hear how others are navigating similar questions.

This event is open to DFA members only. This session is designed for Inclusion, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing culture initiatives at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above.

Recent Circles

June 23, 2026

Reimagining Wellbeing

Grounded in emerging workplace realities around burnout, overload, shifting expectations, and constant change, participants will discuss practical reframes around wellbeing, ambition, productivity, boundaries, and shared responsibility while exploring what it takes to build human-centered workplaces that support both people and performance.

This session is designed for Inclusion, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing wellbeing initiatives at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above.

April 29, 2026

Navigating AI Through the Lens of Change Management

As organizations continue to explore the possibilities of AI, leaders are also facing the human side of adoption. In this Innovation Circle, DFA members will come together in a confidential, collegial setting to discuss how AI initiatives intersect with change management, leadership, and workplace culture.

This session is designed for Inclusion, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing change initiatives at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above.

February 17, 2026

Best Practices for Affinity/Employee Resource Groups

This session is focused on how affinity/employee resource groups have evolved and what it takes to help them thrive today. We’ll explore best practices for designing affinity groups for success, improving engagement, clarifying purpose, and supporting sustained participation in changing organizational contexts.

This session is designed for Inclusion, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing affinity groups at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above.