James Hoefnagels
Senior Researcher, Strategist at Themis Foresight- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Themis Foresight
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Germany
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Researcher, Strategist
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May 2021 - Present
- Lead research studies and projects for a wide variety of clients in diverse industries, using different futures studies methodologies, such as Delphi, backcasting, environmental scanning, and scenario planning - Effectively and efficiently gather and analyze information for diverse future topics through desk research, in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and workshops - Present complex topics, key findings, and recommendations clearly and understandably to executives at workshops and meetings - Create business value and actionable insights for our clients Show less
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2b AHEAD ThinkTank GmbH
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Germany
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Researcher, Strategist
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
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Researcher, Strategist
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
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Researcher
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
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European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)
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Erfurt, Germany
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Team Lead | External Consultant
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
- Developed a research report and policy briefs about the future of work in the EU with 12 other students for a university project group - Used analytic and qualitative research skills to analyze laws, regulations and literature to create multiple reports and policy briefs - Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills by creating a variety of graphs and charts to effectively display and communicate key data to the client - Presented our key findings and policy recommendations and was part of a Q&A panel for a high-level audience in Brussels - Published a news article titled “5G: The future is digital” on E! Sharp Show less
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Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Denmark
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Associate
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
- Worked in the consulting department for a variety of international private and public-sector clients to make them aware of the risks and opportunities that may impact their industry - Provided research and writing assistance on foresight reports, projects and scenario workshops to senior management - Produced high quality, interdisciplinary work in a demanding work environment with tight deadlines - Co-authored a report regarding organizational resilience due to the changing nature of work, titled "The Future of Workplace Strategy" - Prepared presentations for the CEO and senior management for conferences, workshops, and meetings Show less
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Bridging Gaps Conference
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Erfurt Area, Germany
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Conference Coordinator
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
- Organized an 80-person public policy conference about threats to liberal democracy with the two main policy universities in Germany - Coordinated with speakers to develop a panel and workshops - Received over 2000 euros in funding - Organized an 80-person public policy conference about threats to liberal democracy with the two main policy universities in Germany - Coordinated with speakers to develop a panel and workshops - Received over 2000 euros in funding
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AWO Karlsruhe gemeinnützige GmbH
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Germany
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Refugee Settlement Worker
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Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
- Supported 17 unaccompanied refugee youth arriving in Germany - Assisted refugees through the refugee system by providing advice and consulted their long-term goals in order for them to succeed in Germany - Coordinated and supervised cultural and educational events across Germany for refugees - Supported 17 unaccompanied refugee youth arriving in Germany - Assisted refugees through the refugee system by providing advice and consulted their long-term goals in order for them to succeed in Germany - Coordinated and supervised cultural and educational events across Germany for refugees
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Romero House
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Refugee Settlement Services
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
- Directed refugees through the immigration system by obtaining lawyers, preparing for hearings and submitting application documents - Participated in refugee councils such as the Canadian Council for Refugees and Toronto Refugee Affairs Council that work directly with the government of Canada to promote and improve the situation for refugees in Canada - Managed 11 volunteers on a weekly basis through three different programs that aimed to improve the lives of refugee children and youth through educational, art and sport activities Show less
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Education
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Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
Master’s Degree, Public Policy -
York University
Certificate, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion and Culture -
Karlstad University
Political Science