In our consulting projects, we see every day why a structured approach to data is crucial not only for scientists, but also for museums, theaters, and libraries. Inefficient data processes often mean that information is only available with great effort, if at all. A data management plan (DMP) provides a remedy here.
A well-thought-out data management plan (DMP) is like a well-organized repository: it provides clarity, saves resources, and future-proofs your work. This leaves more time for core institutional tasks, such as communicating, collecting, and preserving culture. In short, standardized, professional data management processes free (cultural) institutions from digital construction sites and create space for what really matters.
You can find out more about the importance of data for (cultural) institutions in our actori insights.
What are data management plans?
A data management plan (DMP) is your strategic roadmap for the professional handling of all digital information at your cultural institution. From visitor data to digitized collections to marketing analyses, a DMP defines how you collect, organize, store, share, and preserve data in the long term. Unlike a simple backup system, this involves well-thought-out processes: What data is generated at your institution? Who has access to what? How do you ensure that important information will still be available in ten years?