The event started with a welcoming speech from Dra. Siti Nurkhayati, M.Pd, the Chairperson of the Adiluhung Education Foundation (YPAN). She expressed her hopes that the scholarship recipients would make the most of this opportunity. “With a growth mindset, I believe that all of you will become strong and innovative future leaders,” she said.

The training session focused on two main aspects: the Foundation of Growth Mindset, which invited participants to understand the basic concept of growth mindset and compare it to a fixed mindset. It also aimed to shift from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset by providing various strategies and techniques to transform existing thought patterns into a growth mindset.

Renowned international education expert, Prof. Ir. Djohan Yoga, M.Sc. MoT., Ph.D., was the main speaker. He inspired participants with a deep understanding of the importance of adopting a growth mindset in facing academic and professional challenges.

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work and continuous learning. In contrast to a fixed mindset that views abilities as predetermined since birth, a growth mindset encourages individuals to see challenges as opportunities for growth and development.

In an increasingly competitive era, a growth mindset is key to success, enabling individuals to boost self-motivation by viewing failure as a stepping stone for learning and growth. It also equips individuals with strong mental resilience to face various pressures and challenges. Furthermore, this mindset fosters positive relationships by being open to feedback and criticism. Ultimately, striving to improve oneself with a growth mindset makes achieving superior accomplishments more likely.

The scholarship recipients welcomed the training session positively, acknowledging the benefits of the materials presented by Djohan Yoga. YPAN is committed to providing continuous support and guidance to the BIE-D recipients to help them reach their full potential.

In addition to growth mindset training, YPAN will organize various activities such as seminars, workshops, and mentoring to support the development of soft and hard skills among scholarship recipients. The hope is that through the BIE-D program, Indonesia can nurture a high-quality, competitive younger generation capable of leading the nation towards a brighter future.