Make our civil servants experience the collaboration challenges involved in the heat transition in the Province of
Noord-Holland.
The heat transition involves a vast and complex network of stakeholders. Servicepunt Duurzame Energie Onderling (SDPE) directly experiences the challenges within the heat transition in the Province of North Holland. Understanding and mutual insight are crucial for effective collaboration and decision-making. This understanding begins with a strong dialogue. Thus, SDPE approached Frisse Blikken’s Game Studio to develop a serious game that could serve as a starting point for such dialogue. We were on it!
The complexity of the heat transition dialogue stems from the differing interests of all parties involved. While the collective goal of a sustainable future benefits everyone, the path to achieving it involves numerous changes and compromises. This makes it challenging for North Holland officials to effectively assist businesses and citizens through the transition. To address these challenges and facilitate discussions with stakeholders who have varying interests, we developed a board game: “The Thermos Dilemma.”
In this multi-stakeholder board game, 8-16 players assume the roles of key stakeholders in the heat transition within provinces. Over four rounds, players work to make the fictional island of Thermos free of natural gas. Each role comes with both collective and personal interests, requiring players to balance their individual goals with the overall objective for the province.
Beyond the enjoyment and energy the game generated among officials, it successfully initiated discussions on collaboration, role distribution, and participation in the heat transition. Since its successful implementation in the Province of North Holland, the game has been adopted in other provinces as part of the Servicepunt Duurzame Energie. Players report a better understanding of the various roles and interests involved in the heat transition.
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