John Wai Lam

C001741

Germany / Intercultural Design and Consulting

John is a highly-empathetic, global citizen and native German with a multilingual and culturally diverse background. His professional focus is co-creating the "Future of Work" journey with his clients covered with following expertise and specialization at the intersection of:

"Intercultural Communication Management + Organizational Culture Analysis"

"Design + Innovation Management"

"Project, Program and Portfolio Management"

John's professional career commenced 20 years ago in the field of business consulting and intercultural communication for corporate clients that he served globally and where he covered all stages during the design projects - from inception to execution and closing - as well as designing strategic program and portfolio engagements. In fact, he has always been interested in comprehending the wants and the underlying needs of his clients.

He does enjoy working in ambiguous business setups and deploying an empathetic and co-creative design processes acting as a facilitator within diversified and interdisciplinary team constellations.


Selected Work Experience and Affiliations:

Hofstede Insights, Helsinki, Finland

Jones Lang LaSalle SE, Munich, Germany

Steelcase AG, Munich, Germany

bayern design GmbH (State Agency of the Bavarian Ministry of Economics Affair)

The Walt Disney Company Ltd., Shanghai, PR China

SAP DEUTSCHLAND AG & Co. KG, Germany

HUGO BOSS AG – Germany + Guangzhou, PR China


Being a passionate collaborator and advocate of design and innovation, he is actively involved and volunteering at following organisations:
- Macromedia - University of Applied Sciences(Lecturer - Design and Project Management)
- iF Design Award (International juror)
- Design at Business (Executive member and global program lead - Future Trends)
- State of Design (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman)


Personal Website : https://www.johnwailam.com