Diversity and gender equity within healthcare teams are critical for fostering innovation, improving skills, and enhancing patient outcomes, as supported by extensive research and meta-analyses cited in this book. Studies indicate that diverse teams can lead to better financial and quality outcomes, including healthcare outcomes that improve significantly when heterogeneous groups deliver care. While there has been some progress in increasing the representation of women in the medical workforce, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions, highlighting the need for deliberate efforts to enhance inclusivity. This chapter outlines the key changes necessary to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare, with a focus on perioperative and critical care medicine. These changes are categorized into three tiers: essential, recommended, and optional. Essential Changes: Implement policies that promote equitable hiring and retention and establish international datasets to better understand the composition of healthcare workers in perioperative and critical care settings. Knowing the demographics (age, sex, gender, race, origin, etc.) of the workforce across countries can inform education and support strategies tailored to the needs of frontline staff. Recommended Changes: Provide training on unconscious bias, cultural competence, and leadership development. This includes integrating diversity and inclusion practices in hiring panels, committees, and grant evaluations. Mentorship and sponsorship programs should be introduced early in medical and surgical training to support career development. Optional Initiatives: Foster community outreach and create role models from diverse backgrounds, starting in schools, to inspire and support the development of diverse talent in healthcare. Creating a more inclusive healthcare environment not only strengthens team dynamics but also improves patient care quality and financial sustainability. Successful diversity initiatives maximize returns on investments, benefiting health outcomes, productivity, and revenue.