On 29 September 2025, DataGarda had the privilege to participate in a Leadership Training: “SMART LEADING THROUGH TURBULENCES”, held at Menara Batavia, Jakarta, in collaboration with President University. This program was designed to strengthen leadership resilience, adaptability, and teamwork during challenging times.
Beyond IQ and EQ: The Foundation of Leadership
During the training, we explored the essential elements of leadership — IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient), along with knowledge, skills, and experience. While all of these factors play a vital role in shaping a strong leader, one key insight stood out: the most important foundation of leadership is character.
Character defines how leaders make decisions, inspire others, and stay grounded through turbulence. It is the core that ensures knowledge and skills are applied ethically and meaningfully.
Understanding People Through DISC
Another highlight of the session was the DISC personality test, a framework that helps leaders and teams better understand themselves and others. DISC categorizes personalities into four main types, each with their strengths and challenges.
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Dominance (D): Results-oriented, decisive, and strong-willed.
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Influence (I): Enthusiastic, persuasive, and people-focused.
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Steadiness (S): Patient, loyal, and supportive.
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Conscientiousness (C): Detail-oriented, analytical, and systematic.
By recognizing these personality types, leaders can adapt their approach — whether in managing teams or working with clients — to communicate effectively, build trust, and achieve better results.
Building Future-Ready Leaders
This collaboration with President University reflects DataGarda’s commitment to continuous learning and leadership development. By equipping our people with not only technical expertise but also interpersonal and character-driven leadership skills, we are preparing them to face the dynamic challenges of the digital infrastructure industry.
We extend our gratitude to President University for this enriching collaboration. Together, we believe in building future-ready leaders who can drive growth and positive impact across organizations.
