Wolfgang JockuschDirector and Senior Trainer Director and Senior Trainer |  Wolfgang JockuschBAMIK GmbHHagenauer Str. 12 10435 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (30) 762 392 000 Fax: +49 (30) 762 392 009 |
Wolfgang Jockusch is the founder and CEO of BAMIK GmbH in Berlin and Diversity Webinars in Palo Alto, California. Since 2007, he has worked as a trainer, consultant and university lecturer in the areas of intercultural management, as well as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and adult education. He supports organizations worldwide in intercultural change processes and leadership development. His focus is on promoting diversity in the workplace and developing educational strategies for DEI. He is also the lead trainer for BAMIK's train-the-trainer programs in Berlin and Dubai and editor-in-chief of the Diversity Webinars e-learning platform.
Wolfgang Jockusch has signed the professional code of ethics of the German association for ethics in adult education (Forum Werteorientierung in der Weiterbildung).
As a certified trainer (BDVT, DVWO) and certified quality management specialist (DVWO), he supports companies and public institutions of all sizes not only in conducting trainings, but also in developing educational concepts, learning games and strategy development. His work focuses on intercultural cooperation, leadership development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). He has also published several articles, books and videos on these topics.
In 2010, Wolfgang developed BAMIK's Intercultural Train-the-Trainer program and has trained numerous trainers and consultants in intercultural and diversity training. The Intercultural Train-the-Trainer and Diversity Train-the-Trainer courses are currently offered in Germany and Dubai. As a leading developer of e-learning concepts in the field of DEI, Wolfgang also leads a German-Indian team.
Wolfgang has held several teaching positions at the Technical University of Nuremberg and other German universities, in both German and English. His training style is entertaining and informative, and addresses the needs of both employees and managers at various levels of complexity.
Before founding BAMIK, Wolfgang studied theology and philosophy of religion in Germany and the USA. He has served as a pastor and director of adult education in the United States, the Bahamas, and Germany. He is also currently a reserve officer in the German Air Force and a former officer in NATO missions in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Through these assignments, he developed his familiarity with the structures of international public organizations and has a deep knowledge of administration and government. He has extensive experience in helping organizations overcome the challenges of intercultural communication in such contexts.
Training Experience |
| 07/2010 - present | Head of Train-the-Trainer Program BAMIK GmbH, Berlin - Responsibility for curriculum development, quality management and training of the Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course and Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course in Germany, Thailand, and the UAE. |
| 10/2009 - present | Director BAMIK GmbH, Berlin - Providing training and consulting services for private and public institutions worldwide |
| 11/2007 - present | Freelance Trainer and Consultant Certified Business Trainer (BDVT) and Certified Trainer (DVWO) Focus: Intercultural management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), communication, complaint management, business ethics, leadership development |
| 11/2007 - 12/2010 | Trainer Training Center of the German Air Force, Germersheim - Trainer for Intercultural Communication (Kosovo & Afghanistan) and Trauma / PTSD Prevention in the pre-deployment training program of the German Air Force |
| 09/2005 - 04/2006 | Director of Adult Education St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Claremont, CA |
Teaching Assignments |
| 11/2011 - 05/2023 | Technische Hochschule Nürnberg (Nuremberg Tech), Nürnberg Lecturer for Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Management, Intercultural Project Management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
| 12/2015 - 12/2019 | State Academy for Public Administration Brandenburg (LAköV), Königs Wusterhausen Seminars on "Intercultural Communication and Welcome Culture for Administration" and "Islam and the Islamic World" |
| 10/2010 - 06/2018 | Lutheran University of Applied Sciences, Nürnberg Lecturer for International Adult Education, Diversity & Inclusion |
| 04/2013 - 07/2014 | SRH University Berlin, Berlin Lecturer for Intercultural Management and Business Ethics |
| 03/2012 - 07/2012 | Technical University of Brandenburg, Cottbus Lecturer for Intercultural Management |
Academic Background |
| 08/2017 - present | Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA Program: Philosophy of Religion; Degree: Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy); submission of dissertation pending 2024 |
| 09/2003 - 05/2006 | Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA Program: Philosophy of Religion |
| 08/2001 - 12/2003 | Duke University, Durham, NC Program: Theology; Degree: Th.M. (Master of Theology) |
| 10/1997 - 07/2001 | Reutlingen School of Theology, Reutlingen Program: Theology; Degree: Church Service Examination (equivalent to Bachelor) |
Professional Experience |
| 07/1994 - present | German Air Force, Reserve Officer Military service with deployments as intercultural advisor and operations officer for civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) in Kosovo (2005) and Afghanistan (2006, 2008, 2010). Current rank: Lieutenant Colonel (reserve) |
| 01/2009 - 06/2010 | Rotary International / Germany–Pakistan Country Committee Member of the Germany–Pakistan Country Committee. Support of German financiers and Pakistani users in the coordination of aid projects after earthquakes and flood catastrophes |
| 01/2009 - 06/2010 | Rotary Club Berlin International Founding president of the first international and English speaking Rotary club in Berlin and chairman of the association. Head of numerous charitable projects and representation in regional and international committees (unsalaried) |
| 01/2010 - 03/2010 | ISAF Regional Command RC North, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan Liaison officer to the Afghan security forces, with integration into the Afghan National Police operated Situation Center |
| 10/2008 - 12/2008 | ISAF Regional Command RC North, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan Deputy Head of the International Planning Division (J5) in NATO staff. Coordinating cooperation between international and Afghan forces in the north of the country |
| 05/2006 - 11/2007 | United Methodist Church, Berlin, Germany Pastor in Berlin-Oberschöneweide |
| 07/2006 - 01/2007 | ISAF Regional Command RC North, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan Intercultural task adviser and political advisor to the commander. Management and documentation of key leader engagement with stakeholders from politics, religion and business |
| 09/2005 - 04/2006 | St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Claremont, CA Adult Education Officer (employee) |
| 02/2005 - 08/2005 | KFOR (NATO Mission in Kosovo), Headquarters, Pristina, Kosovo Civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) officer in the multinational command post (employee) |
| 09/2002 - 07/2003 | Methodist Church of the Bahamas, Freeport Pastor to New Hope Methodist Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| 10/1996 - 09/1997 | United Methodist Church, Genthin, Germany Trainee, care of late repatriates (employee) |
