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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 director of BAMIK. Since 2007, he has worked as trainer, consultant and university lecturer on Intercultural Management, Diversity & Inclusion and Adult Education. He supports organizations worldwide in cross-cultural change processes and leadership development. Here, his focus is on the promotion of diversity in the workplace. He is also senior trainer in BAMIK's train-the-trainer program in Berlin and Bangkok and chief editor of the elearning program on Diversity & Inclusion.
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 businesses and public institutions of all sizes not only in conducting training, but also in developing educational concepts, learning games and strategy development for intercultural collaboration, leadership development and Diversity & Inclusion. He has also published various specialist articles, books and videos on this topic. In 2010, Wolfgang developed BAMIK's Intercultural Train-the-Trainer program and has trained dozens of trainers and consultants in intercultural and diversity training. The Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course is currently offered in Germany and Thailand.
Wolfgang holds several teaching assignments at the Technical University of Nuremberg and other German universities, both in German and English. His training style is entertaining and informative and addresses the needs of both staff and leadership levels at various levels of complexity. His events have been attended by well over 5,000 people.
Prior to founding BAMIK, Wolfgang studied Theology and Philosophy of Religion in Germany and the USA. He worked as pastor and director of adult education in the United States, the Bahamas and in Germany in the church ministry. He is currently also a reserve officer in the German Air Force and is 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 deep knowledge of administration and government. He is vastly experienced in assisting organizations in overcoming intercultural communication challenges 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 in Germany and Thailand |
| 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 & inclusion, 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 |
| 12/2015 - present | State Academy for Public Administration Brandenburg (LAköV), Königs Wusterhausen Seminars on "Intercultural Communication and Welcome Culture for Administration" and "Islam and the Islamic World" |
| 11/2011 - present | Technische Hochschule Nürnberg (Nuremberg Tech), Nürnberg Lecturer for Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Management, Intercultural Project Management |
| 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 2021 |
| 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) |
