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Wolfgang JockuschDirector Senior Trainer Director
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 Wilmington, Delaware. Since 2007, he has worked as a trainer, consultant, and university lecturer specializing in intercultural management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and adult education. He is passionate about helping organizations worldwide navigate intercultural change and develop inclusive leadership strategies.
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 lead trainer for BAMIK’s international Train-the-Trainer programs, Wolfgang has designed and conducted numerous training sessions for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in intercultural and diversity education. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Diversity Webinars e-learning platform, which offers a global audience access to cutting-edge DEI content.
Certified by BDVT and DVWO, Wolfgang provides comprehensive support to businesses and public institutions in developing educational concepts, strategy development, and learning games. His extensive portfolio includes e-learning projects and hands-on training in leadership and DEI.
In 2010, Wolfgang developed BAMIK’s Intercultural Train-the-Trainer program, which has successfully trained numerous professionals worldwide. The program continues to set standards for intercultural and diversity education. He leads a German-Indian team to design innovative e-learning solutions in the DEI space.
Wolfgang has held teaching positions at the Technical University of Applied Sciences in Nuremberg and other German universities. His training approach is engaging, tailored to the needs of both employees and managers, and adaptable to various levels of complexity.
Before founding BAMIK, Wolfgang studied theology and philosophy of religion in Germany and the United States. His diverse career also includes serving as a pastor and director of adult education in the United States, the Bahamas, and Germany. Currently, a reserve officer in the German Air Force, he has previously served in NATO missions in Kosovo and Afghanistan, gaining invaluable experience in intercultural communication within international organizations.
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, Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course, and Technical Train-the-Trainer Course |
| 10/2009 - present | Director, Intercultural & Diversity Trainer 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 2025 |
| 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) |
