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Democracies need science.

Science and services

It’s all about tomorrow and the big picture. The growth engines of our country are scientific excellence and innovative strength, the quality of vocational training and the securing of a skilled workforce. Long-term thinking and future-oriented educational opportunities are the decisive foundation for it all. What’s more, science and knowledge transfer make an important contribution to democracy, because they ensure that discourse is informed, and that decisions are based on the best possible information.

Issues we know inside out: university rankings, excellence strategy, internationalisation, vocational training, practice orientation, digital expertise, human resource development.

“Yes, it takes work. Intensive work that occupies a lot of space in my mind and my heart. With and for people who stand up for their goals and convictions, and whose ideas resonate because they’re shaping the future.”

— Britta Wöhrmann

Research and time pressure don’t go together. And yet they do.

The German education system in all its diversity is facing global competition, accelerated knowledge production, demographic change and a shortage of human and financial resources. Extremely accelerated processes require managers to work faster while maintaining reliable quality.

Our clients are universities and research institutions, public and private service providers in the production and transfer of knowledge and their self-governance. They also include foundations, chamber organisations and associations. Working with committees is one of our sweet spots. Non-discriminatory and neutral selection procedures are a matter of course.

Management

Britta Wöhrmann

Partner Degree in Psychology, Systemic Consultant
After Britta Wöhrmann completed her degree in 2004 she was employed as a research assistant. She began working as a consultant for ifp in 2007. With a broad focus in the sector, she has gained experience in human resources consulting and aptitude diagnostics. Parallel to this, she completed her training as a systemic consultant. Britta Wöhrmann currently heads the Science and Services as well as Energy Team at ifp. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-116

Team

Sofia Guerreri

Consultant Psychology (M.Sc.)
After completing her vocational training as an industrial clerk, Sofia Guerreri went on to study psychology. Following the completion of her bachelor’s degree, she once again placed a stronger focus on economic and organizational contexts and deepened this focus during her master’s studies in psychology, specializing in work and organizational psychology. She gained professional experience in industry and consulting, as well as in the context of research institutions and the energy sector. She now brings the diversity of these perspectives at the intersection of science, organizations, and HR to her work with great curiosity and commitment as a consultant in the sector team for education, science, and the energy industry. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-136

Christoph Münten

Executive Consultant Degree in Psychology (Diploma)
Christoph Münten has been with ifp ever since completing his psychology degree. He learned his trade and his distinctive customer orientation from our founder himself. With more than 30 years of experience in aptitude diagnostics, he has an outstanding track record of successfully placing numerous candidates at top management levels. His broad experience offers a solid foundation for creative search strategies when a solution is not immediately obvious. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-88

Sarah Weissleder

Consultant International Business (M.Sc.)
Sarah Weissleder combines her background in business administration with a keen interest in people. During her bachelor´s and double master´s degrees, she developed a particular interest in the interaction between personalities and organisations, especially in issues relating to leadership and team dynamics. She lived in Shanghai for several years and studied in London, Lisbon, Maastricht and Cologne. This goes hand in hand with her great enthusiasm for interacting with different characters and cultures. She now applies her previous experience in leadership advisory and in the HR department of a large corporation to her daily work. +49 (0) 221 / 20 50 6-139