Shifting the Dial: Driving Culture Change in Research Data Management
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: As the research landscape continues to evolve, the need for a cultural shift toward better data management and stewardship is becoming increasingly critical. This challenge is familiar to all of us working in the research data management (RDM) space, and addressing it requires collective effort. The "Shifting the Dial: Driving Culture Change in Research Data Management" BOF aims to stocktake the cultural challenges that hinder effective RDM within institutions and to explore and share strategies for overcoming these barriers. Intended Audience Data managers striving for a broader, more effective RDM culture IT professionals and administrators seeking to optimise RDM processes and systems Library services staff dedicated to enhancing support for RDM initiatives Policy makers and stakeholders pursuing improved RDM practices and outcomes This session offers participants an opportunity to engage in discussions on key themes such as incentivising good practices, training and capacity building, reducing the barriers, policies, selling the benefits in the context of the researcher s world view, and community building. Some of these require engagement and change across the whole research ecosystem researchers, journal publishers, funders, research institutions and consumers of the research. The session will begin with a series of lightning talks, where we invite participants to share strategies they have implemented to shift the culture within their institutions, research programmes, or projects. These talks will provide insights into both successful and failed cultural change initiatives, offering valuable lessons and practical solutions. If you are interested in speaking, please contact the BOF organisers. Following the lightning talks, the session will move into an interactive brainstorming segment, where participants will collaborate to capture existing initiatives and generate new ideas for transforming the RDM culture. This segment will also serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, allowing participants to share resources and expertise, ensuring that everyone leaves with actionable ideas and valuable connections to support ongoing efforts. Time permitting, we will end the BOF with an open forum for questions and suggestions for any follow up activities.
Author: Channon, Judy
Institution: Federation University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949394020
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