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Dr. Sugiharto, Former State Minister of State Owned Enterprises 2004-2007 shared the story about his life journey to President University students in the event "Motivation and Leadership Series: Lesson Learned from Dr. Sugiharto" which took place at President University campus, Cikarang (13/11). The event was also attended by Dr. Chairy (Secretary of President University Foundation/ YPUP), Handa S. Abidin, Ph.D (Vice Rector for Communications and Partnerships), and approximately 60 students and lecturers.
Dr. Sugiharto, Mantan Menteri Negara BUMN 2004-2007 membagikan cerita mengenai perjalanan hidupnya kepada para mahasiswa President University dalm sesi “Motivation and Leadership Series: Lesson Learned from Dr. Sugiharto” yang bertempat di kampus President University, Cikarang (13/11). Turut hadir dalam acara tersebut, Dr. Chairy (Sekretaris Yayasan Pendidikan Universitas Presiden/YPUP), Handa S. Abidin, Ph.D (Wakil Rektor Bidang Komunikasi dan Kerja Sama), dan sekitar 60 mahasiswa dan dosen.
Dr. Sugiharto explained the history of his struggle for life, which was once unfortunate and had to go to difficult path to get an education until finally become Commissioner of an oil mining company and then trusted to become Minister of State Owned Enterprises. He also served as Commissioner of PT Pertamina for 5 years. Currently, Dr. Sugiharto served as Commissioner of PT Jababeka Infrastruktur and a member of the YPUP Supervisor.
Dr. Sugiharto menjelaskan sejarah perjuangan hidupnya yang dahulu serba kekurangan dan harus bersusah payah untuk mengeyam pendidikan sampai akhirnya menjadi Komisaris Utama sebuah perusahaan tambang minyak kemudian dipercaya menjadi Menteri Negera BUMN. Ia juga pernah menjabat sebagai Komisaris Utama PT Pertamina selama 5 tahun. Saat ini, Dr. Sugiharto menjabat sebagai Komisaris Utama PT Jababeka Infrastruktur dan anggota Pengawas YPUP.
He also explained why Indonesia is still inferior to developed countries which according to him are due to the lack of productive human resources in Indonesia. He quoted from the McKenzie report, if Indonesia can increase its productivity, then Indonesia will be able to become one of the largest economic powers in the world which could occupy the top five positions.
Ia juga menjabarkan mengenai mengapa Indonesia masih kalah dengan negara maju yang menurutnya dikarenakan kurang produktifnya sumber daya manusia di Indonesia. Ia mengutip dari hasil report McKenzie, apabila Indonesia dapat menaikkan produktifitasnya, maka Indonesia akan bisa menjadi salah satu kekuatan ekonomi terbesar di dunia yang menduduki posisi lima besar.
The students seemed very enthusiastic about the event, seen by the number of questions raised by students for Dr. Sugiharto. The event was closed by giving souvenir and group photos.
Mahasiswa terlihat sangat antusias dengan acara tersebut terlihat dengan banyaknya pertanyaan yang dilontarkan oleh mahasiswa untuk Dr. Sugiharto. Acara ditutup dengan penyerahan cenderamata dan foto bersama.
