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Michelle welcomes Milton Dodd, President of Infinity Systems and Chairperson of the Forum for Workplace Inclusion. They talk about the history and revitalization of the Forum, one of the nation’s longest-running DEI conferences, which was recently saved from closure by Milton and his team.
Michelle highlights the remarkable legacy and importance of preserving such spaces for fostering inclusive work environments, especially amid current political and cultural challenges facing DEI efforts. Milton shares his vision for expanding the Forum’s impact through year-round engagement, innovative cross-sector collaboration, and the development of robust standards for measuring inclusion. They also talk about the significance of Minneapolis as a hub for DEI work, its historical flashpoints, and the necessity for resilient and data-driven approaches to creating equitable workplaces.
More about Milton:
Milton Dodd is President of Infinity Systems and Conference Chairperson of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, one of the nation's longest-running workplace inclusion conferences. When the Forum faced closure after 35 years, Infinity Systems acquired the organization to preserve and reimagine its legacy. Under Milton's leadership, the Forum was successfully relaunched, bringing together nearly 200 attendees from more than 80 organizations and establishing a renewed platform for learning, connection, and year-round engagement. Through both Infinity Systems and the Forum, Milton is committed to helping organizations build stronger cultures, measure meaningful progress, and create workplaces where people and organizations can thrive.
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