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Stefanie S. Schaefer<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Grown up in Western German Rhineland.\u00a0 Of cheerful nature, seeking enlightenment. Apprenticeships in northern Germany, Sweden and Ghana. Agricultural Engineer (M.A. Rural Social Development, U.K.). 6 years as technical advisor in Africa. 3 years as internal consultant in an international large-scale organisation. 14 years as independent businesswoman in consultancy and training. Also French speaking.<\/p>\n

Self-knowing, caring and silver-tongued.<\/p>\n




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Personal evolution<\/strong><\/h1>\n

1982-83 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

One year apprenticeship on a farm in Dithmarschen \u2013 milking cows, working the fields and missing out on getting married to a heir to a farm. But I now understand Low German!<\/p>\n

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1984-1988<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Studies in International Agricultural Development\u00a0\u2013 realising right away during my first internship in Ghana: technical expertise is not what is crucial or amiss here. I\u00a0need to learn more on how people and organisations change!<\/p>\n

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1989-1990<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Studies in Rural Social Development in England \u2013 I now understand\u00a0the requirements for\u00a0human and social development better… in theory…<\/p>\n

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1991<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Postgraduate studies (including overseas project) in Berlin \u2013 getting myself geared up for development cooperation. Learning how to give and receive feedback and working with a team in research in the RDC. My first experience in a fragile political environment, including evacuation to a neighbouring country.<\/p>\n

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1992-94<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trainee in a regional development project in Rwanda \u2013 gathering experiences in intercultural cooperation. Observing participation at work and reflecting my role, starting to question myself and stopping to\u00a0take anything for granted. Encountering abysses of humanity and mourning my colleagues and friends lost in the genocide.<\/p>\n

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1995-1998<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Advisor in an international project for organisational development in Senegal \u2013 becoming more adept in project management and human resources development. Inducing change in others and letting them induce change in me.<\/p>\n

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1998-2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Inhouse consultant \u2013 light bulb moments: so this is how decision making and change processes are working in big organisations! Making experiences in management and consulting -my desire to switch to the role of external consultant and to explore new ground is growing.<\/p>\n

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Since 2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Self-employed as an independent consultant and Trainer\u00a0for all sorts of organisations. Realizing: people and process skills are needed everywhere!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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