Feedback from our partners:

"planpolitik has been a very reliable partner for the Hertie School of Governance. Ever since the start working of the Master of Public Policy programme in 2005 we have been working with them. Their workshops have always been well-prepared and received very good evaluations by the students. The trainings on negotiation and conflict management as well as the grand-scale simulation games have been realistic and thought-through in detail. The concepts of Planpolitik are fully in line with recent academic output. Add to this the friendly and professional attitude of the trainers and you have an idea of a workshop partner close to perfection."

Dr. Barbara Finke/Jan Fischoeder (Master of Public Policy Programme, Hertie School of Governance)

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"Many years of cooperation have shown me that planpolitik are innovative, interculturally competent and reliable partners. During seasonal schools in China, Turkey, Iran, Vietnam and elsewhere, our international students benefit from the simulation games and interactive methods offered by planpolitik. Their way of working is highly flexible, yet always completely professional. I am looking forward to continued cooperation."

Prof. Dr. Klaus Segbers (Center for Global Politics, Freie Universität Berlin)

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"The simulation games run by planpolitik at the European House in Berlin are successful and popular; over the last two years, around 2,000 pupils have taken part. Assuming the roles of EU commissioners, MEPs or Ministers they debate, forge coalitions, and find compromise They take politics into their own hands, so to speak. Thereby, European institutions come to life for them, and complex political areas such as climate protection, development cooperation or consumer politics cease to be abstract concepts. The simulation games are ideally suited to convey European politics in a sophisticated and entertaining way - and the feedback from teachers and pupils alike is extremely positive."

Claudia Guske (German Office of the European Commission, Berlin)

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"For years we have been relying on the expertise and the extensive methodological competence of planpolitik. They make our seminars more lively because they truly embrace the idea of involving the participants."

Simone Schad-Smith (Evangelische Akademie Loccum)

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"For the participants of our international summer programmes, it is a real challenge to develop simulation games in small groups and to then test them in the larger group. The experts of planpolitik guide this process very professionally. As a final workshop to a four-week programme on human rights within immigration societies, the simulation game workshop is an ideal opportunity for the participants to apply what they have learned as well as to work towards concrete results.

For Humanity In Action, Simon Raiser and Björn Warkalla guide the development of simulation games on human rights dilemmas with a great pedagogic skills, sound background knowledge in political science, as well as with professionalism and humour. This collaboration is always an enriching experience to us, both, didactically and with regard to content."

Antje Scheidler and Anne Stalfort (Humanity in Action/Germany)

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"planpolitik’s simulation games on Europe are the big hit at schools in Lower Saxony. And the cooperation will continue in 2011! Thank you for the professional, enriching and good collaboration!"

Michael Buckup and Romy Ilsemann (European Information Centre (EIZ), Lower Saxony)

Feedback from participants:

"Someone said: Tell me – I will forget it, show me - I may remember, involve me and I will understand. To me, that's the essence of simulation games. It's hard to combine learning and playing, but these two guys are doing it in a good way. What's important too: It was really great fun participating in this simulation game."

Bartek Limanowka (Student from Szczecin/Poland)

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"I want to thank you for moderating the Future Workshop. You managed to create a wonderful working climate as well as leading us to a top result. All the best for your future work!"

Kathrin Gloede (Trainer, Kreisdiakonisches Werk Stralsund e.V.)

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"I remember the module on negotiation as one of the most memorable and inspiring of my online studies at the Center for Global Politics at Freie Universität Berlin. While presenting students with current international cases of negotiation, our tutors always included the necessary academic background to help pull the pieces together. I can recommend planpolitik to anyone who would like a hands-on insight into international negotiation."

Catrin Stibbe (German General Consulate, Toronto)

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"I never thought that a simulation game about climate change could be this fun and educational at the same time, the credit undoubtedly goes to planpolitik’s distinguished professionalism and preparation; two of the best trainers I ever encountered"

Bashar Al-Khatib (Trainer from Jordan)

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"I found it very helpful to get a brief insight into the theoretical background of simulation games and an introduction into what to keep in mind when designing simulations. Even better was to play two short simulations myself, one fictitious and the other one “real”. I am convinced that many educational aims as well as content can be consolidated via simulation games – not to mention the social interaction between the pupils. Thanks to this training seminar I am so convinced of this method that I have decided to use simulation games in my communication and history classes."

Martin Wiesbauer (High School teacher in Wels, Austria)

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"The training course on lobbying and campaigning has been extremely helpful for NGOs in Egypt. Now, we are better prepared to lobby for our interests. I will translate the material of planpolitik into Arabic and produce a manual for NGOs in Arabic speaking countries."

Shadi Emat (coordinator of an NGO in Alexandria/Egypt)

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"To me the best way to learn is when I am having fun. This is exactly what I experienced during this simulation game. Since then, I think that it would be useful to always approach complicated issues and questions like a game."

Bat-Orgil Dash (Student from Mongolia)

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"The module on international negotiations within the International Relations Online Master Programme at Freie Universität Berlin successfully combines the most relevant theory of international negotiations with its practical application on a simulation game. This allows students to reflect on the theory while enhancing their negotiation skills on a very well structured and stimulating module. The excellent work done by Björn Warkalla and Simon Raiser reflects both their professional demeanour and masterful delivery of the material."

Pedro Fernandez (Instructor at NATO School, Germany)

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"The training workshop by planpolitik has shown to me that simulation games are an innovative pedagogical tool, which I hope to use someday as a teacher of conflict resolution & civil society."

Clara Rachel Casséus-Eybalin (Consultant, Paris)