They do this by leading multidisciplinary collaborations, which you may know as Learning Communities, CoPs (Communities of Practice), Fieldlabs, and Living Labs. Here, education, business, and government come together to work on the sustainability of neighborhoods. It is driven by demand and action-oriented. The Webber plays a key role in shaping this new landscape. To support and learn from each other in this endeavor, the Webber community was launched in November 2020. There are now over 60 active Webbers in the community.
The profile of a Webber
A Webber...
- initiates movement with a higher purpose
- works collaboratively based on inclusive values
- creates an environment for innovation and learning
- has the mandate to organize decision-making
- operates freely within and between organizations at different levels
- creates a platform (digital or physical)
And thus brings together science and practice, education and industry, citizens and government in a movement of collaboration, learning, and innovation. Do you recognize yourself (partially) in this profile? You might be a Webber! We would love to get to know you. Send an email to harmke@tki-urbanenergy.nl.
The Webber Community
was launched in November 2020 as an initiative to support Webbers in their work. Over 70 Webbers from municipalities, businesses, and educational institutions participate in the community. The meetings focus on intervision, deepening knowledge, and collaborating in the energy transition. Interested in joining? Please contact harmke@tki-urbanenergy.nl.
Webber the Podcast
In Webber the Podcast, Jetske Thielen engages in conversations with key figures in the energy transition. Listen to the latest episode below. Want to hear more? Click on the episode to access the entire podcast series.
Webber of the Week
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"As a Webber, it is essential to be creative and solution-oriented in order to make progress." Read more.
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"Webbers initiate a movement and cannot necessarily be classified in a specific category." Read more.
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"A Webber is someone who helps organize the energy transition." Read more.
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"A Webber connects niches in the energy transition to strengthen the underlying current that is necessary to achieve climate goals."Read more.
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"The transition to a sustainable society requires new technologies and solutions, as well as new skills and collaborations between organizations." Read more.
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"The Webber creates new connections between people and parties, and initiates projects that bring about behavioral and systemic transitions." Read more.
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"The Webber is able to articulate the compelling perspective and understand the interests of stakeholders." Read more.
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"The Webber is someone who brings parties together, shares knowledge, and can maintain a good overview." Read more.
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"In my opinion, a Webber is a natural connector, not only in terms of people but also in terms of content and form." Read more.
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"I also try to create opportunities, bring people together, inspire them, and initiate research projects."Read more.
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"Webbers are at their strongest when they can connect and take small pieces of information a step further within their network." Read more.
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"Accelerating the energy transition is not solely a problem for businesses. How can you convince them to participate and cooperate?" Read more.
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"Where possible, I seek to connect the themes, and if there is an opportunity to connect clients with each other, I try to do that." Read more.