# Data Landscape Playbook BETA ## Data Landscape Playbook BETA - [Data Landscape Playbook](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/master.md): Welcome to the ODI Data Landscape Playbook. This is a beta version that will be iterated based on further field tests with partners, but it is still fully functional for you to use now. Enjoy! - [Data Landscape Playbook: status](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/master/status-of-this-output.md) - [What is this playbook for?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/master/what-is-this-playbook-for.md) - [Who is this playbook for?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/master/who-is-this-playbook-for-1.md) - [Play one: Explore the problem and how data can address it](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem.md) - [Define how improving access to data can help address your problem](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/define-your-problem-statement.md) - [What type of data infrastructure does the initiative aim to create or maintain?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure.md) - [Build or manage data assets](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure/build-or-manage-data-assets.md) - [Create or adopt data standards](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure/create-or-adopt-data-standards.md) - [Build or improve technologies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure/build-or-improve-technologies.md) - [Create guidelines and policies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure/create-guidelines-and-policies.md) - [Build or support organisations and communities](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/choose-your-data-infrastructure/build-or-support-organisations-and-communities.md) - [Carry out initial research and engagement](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/define-your-research.md) - [Summary of Play One](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-one-define-the-problem/summary-of-play-one.md) - [Play two: Map the data ecosystem](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-two-map-the-data-ecosystem.md) - [Engage with key stakeholders](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-two-map-the-data-ecosystem/list-and-interview-your-stakeholders.md) - [Create an ecosystem map](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-two-map-the-data-ecosystem/create-an-ecosystem-map.md) - [Identify gaps, barriers and opportunities](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-two-map-the-data-ecosystem/identify-gaps-barriers-and-opportunities.md) - [Summary of Play Two](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-two-map-the-data-ecosystem/summary-of-play-two.md) - [Play three: Assess the policy, regulatory and ethical context](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-three-assess-the-policy-regulatory-and-ethical-context.md) - [Understand the legal, regulatory and policy context of the initiative](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-three-assess-the-policy-regulatory-and-ethical-context/understand-the-regulatory-context-of-the-initiative.md) - [Understand the ethical issues impacting your initiative](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-three-assess-the-policy-regulatory-and-ethical-context/data-ethics.md) - [Summary of Play Three](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-three-assess-the-policy-regulatory-and-ethical-context/summary-of-play-three.md) - [Play four: Assess the existing data infrastructure](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-four-describe-the-data-infrastructure.md) - [Make a data inventory](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-four-describe-the-data-infrastructure/make-a-data-inventory.md) - [Assess open standards for data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-four-describe-the-data-infrastructure/open-standards-for-data.md) - [Assess data skills and literacies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-four-describe-the-data-infrastructure/data-skills-framework.md) - [Summary of Play Four](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-four-describe-the-data-infrastructure/summary-of-play-four.md) - [Play five: Plan for impact when designing your data initiative](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-five-plan-the-activities-of-your-initiative.md) - [Plan an impactful initiative](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-five-plan-the-activities-of-your-initiative/plan-your-theory-of-change.md) - [Identify risks, assumptions and dependencies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-five-plan-the-activities-of-your-initiative/identify-risks-assumptions-and-dependencies.md) - [Sketch your evaluation framework](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-five-plan-the-activities-of-your-initiative/sketch-your-evaluation-framework.md) - [Summary of Play Five](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/play-five-plan-the-activities-of-your-initiative/summary-of-play-three.md) - [What comes next?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/what-comes-next.md): Resources to make your initiative trustworthy, sustainable and scalable - [Acknowledgements](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-landscape-playbook/acknowledgements.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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