Node: ELIXIR Netherlands
Authors: Mijke Jetten, data stewardship liaison and deputy training coordinator
Topics: Initial team, Ways of working
The initial meeting does not need to produce a complete strategy. Use it to compare perspectives, identify first priorities and agree on an immediate next step.
The first meeting was organised to discuss the responsibilities and initial priorities of the newly appointed data stewardship liaison, rather than to write a Node data management strategy. The meeting brought together the Head of Node, the data stewardship liaison and a data management expert from one university medical centre.
The meeting started with introductions and an explanation of the liaison role. We then reviewed the new ELIXIR Netherlands strategy and an earlier mapping based on the RDA GORC model. The main discussion focused on two questions: which quick wins could be taken forward and which topics should receive priority.
After the meeting, the data stewardship liaison prepared an action plan rather than a full strategy. This was a more realistic first outcome and created a practical basis for further discussion, feedback and coordination.