Table 2.

Examples of unlearning, relearning and reactivation

Learning processStrongly influenced by interaction with
Unlearning
Questioning previously held beliefs that electricity is viewed as an uninteresting area of expertiseHouseholds
Questioning just-in-time mentality and cost-driven routines, prioritizing material preparednessOther stakeholders, such as actors in material supply chains
Emphasizing the grid as valuable and important rather than backgrounded and taken-for-grantedHouseholds
Questioning the traditional role and operations of the utility, being open to new trajectories for the gridHouseholds and colleagues
Relearning
Keeping up with latest information and technology trendsHouseholds
Assuming a pedagogical and instructional role towards households: supporting households’ learningHouseholds
Being attentive for emerging crisis situations as an organizationColleagues
Analyzing and communicating effectively, adapt to different household categories, their expectations and knowledgeHouseholds and colleagues
Communicating to households the value of infrastructure, balancing complexity and maintaining positive relationshipsHouseholds
Looking forward rather than relying on historical data: using the future as an analytical spaceColleagues
Looking to other utilities to exchange ideas and learn from their experiencesUtilities
Reactivation 
Rediscovering the importance of exercises and reviewing routines for crisis preparedness: mobilizing dormant practices and knowledgeOther stakeholders such as municipalities and the administrative county board
Receiving practical help from other utilities in rediscovering and using skills and practices that have been lost in the organizationUtilities
Obstacles for relearning
Lack of trust in utilitiesHouseholds
Blurred boundaries between stakeholders’ expertise and responsibilityOther stakeholders such as local and national authorities
Lack of transparency and communicationColleagues

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