Following a major initiative to enhance Research Data Management (RDM) at UniSC, it became evident that further improvements were necessary. Despite the progress made, many stakeholders remained disengaged, preoccupied, or unaware of their critical roles in supporting RDM across the institution. This highlighted the need for a more structured and inclusive approach to guide future development. To address these challenges and establish clear priorities, the Research Infrastructure Self Evaluation (RISE) workshop was identified as an ideal solution. The RISE workshops offered a systematic method for evaluating and strengthening RDM services. They enabled UniSC to assess its current level of RDM service maturity, identify existing gaps, and highlight key areas for improvement. Additionally, the workshops facilitated the prioritisation of service areas and provided valuable input for developing a roadmap to advance RDM maturity. The workshops were adapted to suit UniSC s context and were instrumental in improving collaboration across multiple directorates while also gathering feedback from researchers. This inclusive approach helped build a shared understanding of RDM needs and fostered stronger institutional engagement. UniSC s project team facilitated the workshops internally, marking a milestone as one of the first Australian universities to independently run the RISE workshop. Previously, these sessions were led by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC). By taking ownership of the facilitation process, UniSC successfully navigated challenges associated with adapting existing resources and demonstrated leadership in advancing institutional RDM capabilities.