Removing the silos and collaborating on data projects in organizations are crucial parts of the data literacy programs. Games can be an effective means to bring this understanding to teams. In this episode, we talked to Simon Bullmore about Datopolis, the board game that was designed by the Open Data Institute. As you play the game, you need to collaborate with other players to maintain the health of the fictional city of Sheridan while plotting your path to victory.

A facilitated Datopolis session stimulates lively debate, learning, and action. Complex concepts like data strategy, data infrastructure, and the data spectrum are brought to life through collaborative gameplay, negotiation, and decision making. This sparks new insights and helps players think about data differently. It’s a fun way to catalyze change.

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