DEI changed workplaces for the better—but by 2026, the model has stalled. Too much focus on difference, too little on fairness, trust and connection. This piece argues for a reset: keep the intent, lose the baggage, and build cultures where people are treated fairly, respected, heard and trusted. Diversity still matters. It just shouldn’t be the destination. Is DEI Dead? what do you think? What comes next? More of the same? If not, then what? Heres my original article. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-diversity-rise-stall-dei-aaron-reid-dizic/