By leveraging APIs built into the platform you can create automated updates between systems of design like organizational design software and systems of record like HR information systems. But, organizational design often needs you to model multiple ‘what if scenarios’ over time before settling on a plan. So working from a snapshot of data without having that data continuously amended by real time updates can be preferable. The key is to select organizational design software that can operate separately from the system of record and also synchronize data as often as you choose.