Data Management Canvas

Welcome to the repository for the Data Management Canvas, a comprehensive guide designed to help you define and document the use and governance of data in your projects.

This repository contains the complete documentation for using the Canvas, providing detailed instructions and best practices for effective data management.

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🔍 About

The Data Management Canvas is a comprehensive guide designed to help define and document data use and governance in projects. It includes steps for:

• Stakeholder analysis
• Data collection
• Storage
• Governance
• Sustainability

Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Created by KnowNow Information and Energy Systems Catapult.

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📘 Contents of the Guide

• Introduction
  Overview of the Data Management Canvas and its purpose.

• Understanding Stakeholders
  Guide to identifying and creating personas for stakeholders and mapping data threads.

• Data Sources and Collection
  Instructions on identifying data sources, ensuring data quality, managing costs, and minimizing data collection.

• Data Storage
  Guidelines for defining storage requirements, selecting storage options, and implementing a robust backup strategy.

• Data Governance
  Framework for establishing rules and processes to ensure data security, compliance, and transparency.

• Data Sustainability
  Strategies for identifying the value of data, managing costs, and planning for long-term use and archival.

• Implementation and Review
  Step-by-step guide for implementing the Data Management Canvas and conducting regular reviews.

• Conclusion
  Summary of key points and recommendations for further actions.

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🧭 Link to the Canvas

👉 Access the Data Management Canvas on Mural

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📄 License

This documentation is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

You are free to share, copy, distribute, and build upon the work, provided that appropriate credit is given.

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👥 Credits

This documentation was created by:

• David Patterson (KnowNow Information)
• Richard Gomer (KnowNow Information)
• Chris Cooper (KnowNow Information)
• Jake Verma (Energy Systems Catapult)

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🚀 Getting Started

To get started with the Data Management Canvas:

1. Download the Guide to the KnowNow Data Management Canvas.
2. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided.

For any questions or feedback, please open an issue in this repository or email us at contact@kn-i.com.