Part 3: FAIR Assessment and Discussion
Interactive Exercise: Cross-Sector FAIR Challenges¶
Format: Mixed groups of 4-5 people from different backgrounds
Duration: 12 minutes discussion + 3 minutes insights sharing
Exercise Framework¶
Step 1: Individual Assessment (3 minutes) Each person quickly assess their organization’s current FAIR maturity:
| FAIR Principle | Biggest Challenge |
|---|---|
| Findable | _______________ |
| Accessible | _______________ |
| Interoperable | _______________ |
| Reusable | _______________ |
Step 2: Group Discussion (9 minutes) Share your scores and discuss:
Round 1 (4 minutes): Challenge Identification
- What are the most common FAIR challenges across your sectors?
- Where do you see the biggest gaps between current practice and FAIR ideals?
- Which FAIR principle seems most difficult to implement in practice?
Round 2 (5 minutes): Solution Brainstorming
- What EarthCODE examples could inspire solutions for your challenges?
- How might cross-sector collaboration help overcome FAIR barriers?
- What would be your organization’s #1 FAIR priority for next year?
Step 3: Quick Insights (3 minutes) Each group shares ONE key insight or surprising discovery from their discussion.
Discussion Prompts by Background¶
For Government Representatives:
- How could FAIR principles improve inter-agency collaboration?
- What policy changes would accelerate FAIR adoption?
- How might FAIR data improve citizen services?
For Industry Professionals:
- What’s the business case for investing in FAIR practices?
- How could FAIR principles create competitive advantages?
- What are the main cost/benefit considerations?
For Educators/Researchers:
- How do FAIR principles enhance learning and research outcomes?
- What resources would your institution need for FAIR implementation?
- How could FAIR practices improve student experiences?