As companies scale, leadership often focuses on operational efficiency, product development, and market expansion. However, recent policy shifts, such as the Trump administration's executive order eliminating federal US DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, have sparked debates about the role of DEI in growth.

Despite these challenges, scaling companies that embed DEI principles into their culture and strategy not only build fairer workplaces but also create stronger teams, better products, and deeper connections with customers.

Every year, organisations pour time and resources into annual planning, hiring strategies, and employee development programs. Yet, many leaders overlook one critical piece of the puzzle—organisation health data.

Without it, decisions are more likely to be based on intuition or incomplete information, leading to missed opportunities and misaligned priorities.

Here we explore the practical steps for using organisation health data for better planning - and better outcomes.