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Dr. Lisa Trogisch

Consultant I Trainer

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Over 5 years of professional experience

Political economy (M.Sc.) & PhD Conflict Studies

Certified mediator and conflict specialist

Background

Dr. Lisa Trogisch is a conflict specialist working as a consultant and trainer at RETURN ON MEANING GmbH since 2023. In addition to her formal education in Australia, London (UK), and the Netherlands (M.Sc. in Political Economy; Ph.D. in Conflict Studies), her practical experience ranges from international projects - for example, with the Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) or the Federal Foreign Office - to close collaborations with local stakeholders.​

Her long-term work in crisis and war zones, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda, has shaped both her attitude as well as her consulting approach: With a particular focus on fostering conflict resolution skills, authentic connections, and trust-based collaboration, she supports individuals, organizations, leaders, and teams, particularly in complex contexts and change processes. In addition, she continues to conduct research, publish, and teach at international universities on the topics of structural violence and resilience.​

She is a certified mediator (CONSENSUS, ZMediatAusbV) and a prospective systemic consultant (SG-certified); she is HEAT-trained (Hostile Environment Awareness Training), holds a train-the-trainer education, and works as a coach and mentor for the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes..

Client experience (selected examples)

  • Design and delivery of team workshops on topics such as group dynamics, stress management, and resilience​

  • Overall project management, design, and implementation of an executive leadership program at an international energy company, including a encompassing leadership development program​

  • Design and delivery of training sessions on conflict analysis, conflict resolution skills, and mediation techniques for an aviation company​

  • Design and delivery of an advanced training program on “Leading with Clarity and Connection” for teams and managers at an international NGO​

  • Conducting various training sessions on strength-based leadership, interpersonal dynamics, time and self-management for teams and managers at organizations including a management consulting firm, a food company, and a transportation company