Navigating Tomorrow: BCA's "Survival Leadership" at UKSW

In the heart of Salatiga's Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), a congregation of 1,600 eager minds gathered under the banner of #GenerasiPastiBisa (a Can Do Generation spirit). Last week PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) orchestrated a symphony of insights through its BCA Berbagi Ilmu initiative, where the stage belonged to none other than Armand W. Hartono, the Vice President Director of BCA. The occasion was more than a lecture; it was a glimpse into the intricate dance of "Survival Leadership."

BCA Berbagi Ilmu, an emblem of BCA's commitment to Indonesia's Sustainable Development Goals, had embarked on this enlightening journey on National Education Day at the University of Indonesia. From there, its intellectual caravan traversed the academic landscape, leaving its mark on institutions like the University of North Sumatera, Gadjah Mada University, Airlangga University, and Hasanuddin University, before circling back to UKSW. The mission was clear - to nurture a generation equipped with both educational prowess and financial acumen, a necessity as Indonesia braces for the demographic summit in 2030.

In the spotlight, Armand W. Hartono painted a canvas of leadership not confined by the present but honed for the challenges of tomorrow. "Survivability is the ability to adapt," he proclaimed, his words echoing through the eager minds. "Don't be afraid of competition because competition will enhance your competence to survive."

The audience, a sea of faces from diverse academic backgrounds, listened intently. In an era where uncertainty casts a long shadow and challenges morph with every sunrise, the call for survival leadership resonated deeply. Hartono's narrative wove through the fabric of BCA's own survival saga - a tale scripted by listening to customers, teams, and the symphony of feedback. "By summarizing and learning to listen to the needs of our surroundings, this can be a way to survive not only for BCA but for all of humanity," he reflected, offering a roadmap for corporate and personal resilience.

The stage was not solely BCA's; UKSW's own luminaries, Vice Rectors Yafet Y.W. Rissy and Priyo Hari Adi, lent their voices to the discourse. They expressed gratitude for BCA's collaboration, envisioning a future where partnerships between academia and industry continue to enrich students with real-world insights.

In the tapestry of this collaborative venture, Hera F. Haryn, BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility, painted the unique role of BCA Berbagi Ilmu. "BCA believes that the best investment for the younger generation is in the form of education and self-capacity development," she emphasized. The initiative is a beacon, guiding the way for the emergence of the #GenerasiPastiBisa, a generation poised not just to survive but to thrive in the uncharted territories of tomorrow.