Jan Heinemann

Wargaming and conflict simulations
Wargaming uses conflict, competition, and decision-making in a safe environment to explore, educate, and analyze complex problems. It is a low-cost, high-benefit tool for preparing for real-world crises and training critical skills. I have five years of experience in employing wargames for various purposes.

Serious gaming for civic preparedness
Civic resilience is crucial in today’s polycrisis. I use serious gaming and crisis simulations to prepare citizens, organizations, and agencies, raising awareness, training decision-makers, and fostering collaboration.

Historic-political education and game studies
I enjoy using game-based learning for political education in schools, museums, memorial sites, and organizations. It engages people interactively and is crucial for pluralistic democracies. Game studies further help understand the mechanics at play and the impact gaming has on players.

Game design and facilitation
I offer full service from game design to development, playtesting, and facilitation. I am a certified Master Umpire with the International Kriegsspiel Society, hold the MORS Wargaming Certificate and have worked on numerous games and scenarios.

Academic, yet on eye-level
As a historian and political scientist, methodic research and analysis are vital. However, my work centers on people. Listening, understanding, and dialogue are equally important assets I bring to the table.

History meets politics
I specialize in Ancient Greek and Early Modern history, with a focus on cultural, social, and military history, as well as political philosophy, authenticity, contingency and social acceleration. I regularly give talks and write papers on history, political theory, and wargames.

Writer and publisher
I have edited anthologies and published articles, blogs, and videos in my areas of expertise. Creating quality content and fostering discourse are important to me.

Project management and leadership
With experience in project management, working groups, committees, and marketing, I excel in leading goal-oriented projects with (remote) teams. I am also a strong team player, contributing my skills to any effort.

The world is (in) my living room
Despite being introverted, networking and mobilizing people for tasks are core skills of mine. I have a broad network and experience working remotely on international projects. I'm familiar with tools like Discord, Google, Teams, Slack, and Zoom.

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