Mr. Yohanes Je ry Johary
Cul va ng Organisa onal Resilience
,,To ensure sustained commitment to these long-term goals, Je ry emphasizes the importance of keeping the organization at the forefront of industry trends, setting it apart from competitors.
Orchestrating Growth Strategies!
Inthemodernlandscapeofstrategicleadership, navigatinglife'schallengeswithpurposeisnotmerely asloganbutaguidingprincipleforsuccess.Amidst ever-changingmarketdynamicsandevolvingbusiness models,individualslikeMr.YohanesJeffryJohary embodyresilienceanddetermination,steeringindustries towardsustainablegrowthandinnovation.Groundedin principlesofseizingtheopportunitiesandprioritising impactfulactions,theybreakconventionalbarrierstodrive positivechangeandpromoteorganisationalexcellence.
AttheforefrontofstrategicleadershipstandsMr Yohanes JeffryJohary,theManagingDirectorofOCSIndonesia (PTOCSGlobalServices).Withacareerspanning28 years,Jeffry'sjourneyrepresentsablendofexpertiseand vision,steeringorganisationstowardsenduringsuccess.His strategicinsight,honedthroughdiverseexperiences, highlightsthetransformativepowerofeffectiveleadership infosteringgrowthamidstcomplexityanduncertainty
WithinOCSIndonesia(PTOCSGlobalServices)thereis acommitmenttofosteringsustainablegrowthand innovation.Thecompanyisseenasaleaderinprogress, aligningitseffortswithbroadersocietalobjectivesand environmentalgoals.Throughastrategicblendof innovation,digitalisation,andESGinitiatives,OCS Indonesiaseekstoredefineindustrystandardsandinspirea future-readyworkforce,therebycontributingtoIndonesia's visionforsustainabledevelopmentandprosperity
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NavigatingLife'sChallengeswithPurpose
Jeffryisguidedbytwofundamentalprinciplesinlife: seizingthedayasifthereisnotomorrow(carpediem)and alwaysenjoyingthemoment(profiterdumoment).His maingoalistoimprovepeople’slivesandhelpthem changeforthebetter.Jeffry'spastexperienceshavemade himgratefulandindependent,sohecanhandletough situationsbyprioritisingthemostimportanttaskstokeep movingforward.
Withabackgroundinaccounting,Jeffrybringsa methodicalapproachtomanagingandresolvingcomplex problems.Headeptlynavigatesdemandingsituationswith rationalityandefficiency.Althoughhehadthechanceto pursueformaleducationinmathematics,chemistry,and biology,hechoseadifferentpath,aspiringtobecomea "companydoctor"andstartinghiscareerjourneyfrom
Je ry's motivation to ascend to a senior executive leadership role stem from his belief that with elevated authority and responsibility comes the opportunity for greater freedom and the ability to positively in uence more lives.
scratch.Hestrategicallypositionedhimselfforfuture endeavoursaimedatdrivingpositivechange.
Jeffry'smotivationtorisetoaseniorexecutiveleadership rolecomesfromhisbeliefthatelevatedauthorityand responsibilityoffergreaterfreedomandtheabilityto positivelyinfluencemorelives.Hefirmlyadvocatesthata robuststrategyshouldnotonlyinformdecision-making processesbutalsoenhanceexecution,therebymaximising itsoverallpositiveimpact.
ArchitectingGrowthinDynamicMarkets
Inhisview,JeffryhighlightsthecrucialroleofaCFOas aValue-CreationArchitect,responsibleforsteering sustainableprofitablegrowthandaligningallaspectsofthe businesswiththeoverarchingbusinessstrategy.Expanding onthisidea,hesuggeststhatasCEOstakeonbroader responsibilities,theybecomeessentialGrowthArchitects, ensuringongoingcontinualbusinessexpansionand relevanceinever-changingmarkets.
TonavigatethroughVUCA(Volatile,Uncertain,Complex, Ambiguous)andBANI(Brittle,Anxious,Non-Linear, Incomprehensible)scenarios,JeffryadvisesCEOsto embracecreativethinkinganddecisiveaction,fosteringa cultureofinnovationandoptimismacrosstheorganisation. Hestressestheneedforaresilientandadaptable organisationalstructure,alongwiththeabilitytoanticipate markettrends,empoweringcompaniestotacklechallenges withconfidenceandpositivelyimpactstakeholders.This approachnotonlybuildsresiliencebutalsofuelslong-term growth.
Whilesystemsandprocessesprovidethefoundation,Jeffry underscoresthecrucialroleofindividualswithinthe
organisationindrivingprogress.Askilledarchitect,he believes,understandstheorganisation'sdynamicsand readiness,enablingeffectivestrategicdecision-makingto implementchosenstrategies.
FosteringSustainableGrowthThroughInnovation
Inhisleadershipapproach,heemphasisesnurturing systems,processes,andinfrastructurethatfostercontinuous learning,development,andinnovationwithinthe organisation.Understandingtheneedtothriveintoday’s fast-pacedmarket,Jeffryprioritisesefficiency,flexibility, sustainability,andcustomerexperienceateverystageof valuecreation.
Hisleadershipfocusesonfourkeyelements:Innovation, Digitalisation,ESGInitiatives,andCustomerExperience, allcrucialforensuringthesustainablegrowthandrelevance oftheorganisationsheoversees.
AtthecoreofthisjourneyareInnovationandCustomer Experience,formingaconstantcycleofevolutiontostay competitiveanddriveinnovationamidstchallenges. StrategicDigitalisationeffortsplayacrucialrole, improvingproductivityandconvenienceforbothinternal stakeholdersandcustomers.
ESGinitiativesdemonstrateadedicationtolong-termvalue creation,withafocusonenvironmentalandsocial responsibilityalongsideoperationalexcellence.Jeffry stressesintegratingsustainablebusinesspracticesintodaily operationstoensureproducts,services,andpractices benefitcommunitiesandtheenvironment.
Thepursuitof"sustainableprofitablegrowth"reliesona robustprocessandunwaveringcommitmenttothe principlesofthe"triplebottomline":profit,people,andthe planet.Jeffryhighlightstheimportanceofbalancingthese elementstoachievelastingsuccessandmakeapositive impact.
NavigatingTransformation
Inhiscareerjourney,hefacedasignificantchallenge: steeringaturnaroundinthecompany’sbusinessdirection. Thismeantshiftingtheorganization'smindsetand revampingsystems,processes,andinfrastructure,allwithin timeandresourcesconstraints,whilekeepingtargetsand budgetsintact.Toaddtothecomplexity,thecompany underwentachangeinshareholdersmidwaythroughthis transformativeperiod.
Inthisdynamicenvironment,thecompanyhadtobalance
deliveringstrongbusinessperformancewithmanaging substantialchanges,suchasshiftsincustomersectors, infrastructureenhancements,andoperationaladjustments duetodigitalisation.Keytoovercomingthesechallenges wasensuringthementalandemotionalresilienceofboth individualsandtheorganisationasawhole,fostering optimismasadrivingforceforpositivebusinessoutcomes.
Insteadofbeingoverwhelmedbythecomplexityofthe challenges,Jeffryfocusedonseekingsolutions,breaking downobstaclesintomanageabletasks,settingpriorities, andaddressingthemstepbystep.Hecultivateda collaborativeenvironment,formingstrongprojectteams, promotingteamwork,andencouragingopen communicationtogatherdiverseperspectivesandexpedite potentialsolutions.
MaintainingagrowthmindsetwascrucialforJeffry, enablinghimtoseechallengesasopportunitiesforpersonal andprofessionaldevelopment.Heviewedsetbacksas valuablelearningexperiences,recognisingthatfailures servedassteppingstonestowardseventualsuccess.During toughtimes,patienceandtenacitywereessential, acknowledgingthatnotallproblemscouldbeswiftly resolved,yetpersisting,nonetheless.Throughthorough analysisoffailures,Jeffrygainedvaluableinsightsfor futureimprovement,whilealsoensuringtorecogniseand celebratesuccesseswiththeteam.
MentorshipandLeadership
Throughouthis28-yearcareer,Jeffryhasbeenfortunateto learnvaluablelessonsfromesteemedmentorsfromcross variousindustries.Fromfamilymemberstoeducators, thesementorsemphasisedintegrity,layingastrong foundationforhispersonalgrowth.Professionalmentors furtherenrichedhisjourney,providinggrowth opportunities,guidance,knowledgesharing,and constructivefeedback.Theirsupportprovedcrucialin navigatingchallenges,acceleratinglearning,andbuilding invaluablenetworks,ultimatelycontributingtohisskill developmentandconfidence.Eachmentorimpartedlessons thatshapedJeffry’scharacter.
ThetransitionfromCFOtoCEOposedchallenges, compoundedbyexternalfactorsliketheCOVID-19 pandemicandinternalcrises.Amidstthesetrials,Jeffry foundsteadfastsupportandguidancefromaremarkable leaderandmentor,RolandSalameh(RegionalCEOof AsiaPacificandMiddleEastatOCS).Roland'smentorship boostedJeffry'sconfidence,facilitatedinternalnetworking withAtalianandOCS,andguidedhimtowardssuccess duringandafterthetransitionphase.
AkeylessonJeffrylearnedfromRolandwastheanalogyof theCEOtoaconductor.Understandingeachindividual withintheorganisation,aligningthemtowardsashared vision,andleadingbyexamplebecameparamount. Regardlessofculturaldifference,clarityaboutthefutureis auniversalaspiration.Roland'sadvicetoempowercapable individualsanddelegateresponsibilitiesdeeplyresonated withJeffry,shapinghisleadershipphilosophy Thiscounsel remainsetchedinhisheartasaconstantreminderof effectiveleadershipprinciples.
FosteringInnovationThroughDiversity
TonurtureinnovationwithinOCSIndonesiaorganisation, Jeffryemphasisestheimportanceofimplementing Diversity,Equity,andInclusion(DEI)initiatives.These effortsarecrucialforcreatingasenseofbelongingamong histeammembersenablingeveryonetounleashtheirfull potentialanddriveinnovation.
OCSIndonesia’scommitmenttoDEIstartsfromthetop, withleadershipsettingthetoneanddirectionfortheentire company Takingatop-downapproachensuresthatDEI remainsapriorityandbecomesingrainedinthecompany culture.
LedbytheCEO,theleadershipteamplaysacriticalrolein fosteringanenvironmentthatencouragesinnovationand supportsbusinessgrowththroughDEIinitiatives.This meansensuringdiverserepresentationwithinthe organisationandvaluingtheinputs,ideas,andperspectives ofeveryindividual.Italsoinvolvesconsistently acknowledgingandredistributingauthoritytopromote fairness.IntegratingallaspectsofDEI-Diversity,Equity, andInclusion-isessential.NeglectingEquity,forexample, couldleadtounequaldistributionofopportunitiesand promotions.Likewise,lackingDiversitymayresultina homogeneouscultureandlimitedviewpoints.
Adiverseleadershipapproachiscrucialforembracingand appreciatingavarietyofbackgrounds,experiences,and perspectives,whichultimatelyfuelssustainedgrowthand success.Thisinclusiveapproachensuresthatthecompany strategiesareenrichedbydiverseperspectives,enhancing theadaptabilityindynamicmarkets.It'simportanttonote thatDEIencompassesawiderangeofidentitiesand experiencesbeyondgender,highlightingtheneedfor comprehensiveinclusionefforts.
StrategicLeadership
Inbalancingshort-termobjectiveswithalong-termvision, Jeffrystressestheimportanceofsettingachievable
milestonesthatalignwithbroaderorganisationalgoals.He takesaproactiveapproachbyprioritisingtasksthatnot onlycontributetoimmediateprogressbutalsosupport long-termobjectives.Regularlyreassessingandadjusting thestrategiesensuresthattheshort-termactionsstayinline withtheoverarchinggoals,makingiteasiertointegratethe immediateneedswithfutureaspirations.Atthecoreofthis strategyisefficientresourcesmanagement,whichinvolves optimisingavailableresources,identifyingkeyassets, strategicallyallocatingthembasedonpriorities,and fosteringacultureofcreativityandflexibilitywithinthe team.
Infacingthechallengesofleadership,Jeffryacknowledges thepresenceof"LeadershipDilemmas,"whichoften involvemakingtoughdecisionsamidstconflictingvaluesor interests.Toanticipatesuchchallenges,hetakesaproactive approachbystayinginformedaboutpotentialobstaclesand nurturingastrongethicalfoundation.Toaddressthese dilemmas,Jeffryregularlyreevaluatessituationsandseeks diverseperspectives,refininghisdecision-makingskillsto navigateambiguityandcomplexityeffectively
ByintegratingEnvironmental,Social,andGovernance (ESG)considerationsintothelong-termstrategy,Jeffry recognisestheimportanceofsustainablebusinesspractices indrivinglong-termvaluecreation.Thisshiftinmindset fromshort-termprofitmaximisationtosustainablevalue creationentailsconsideringtheenvironmentalandsocial impactsofallbusinessdecisionsintheshortterm.
ElevatingLeadership
AccordingtoJeffry,strategicthinkingandcalculatedrisktakingarekeytosuccessfulleadership.Hebelievesthat effectiveleadersposequalitieslikestrongcommunication, adaptability,empathy,decisiveness,andtheabilityto inspireandmotivateothers.
Additionally,Jeffrystressestheimportanceofselfawarenessandlearningagilityamongleaders,whichhelp themunderstandtheirstrengths,weaknesses,andvalues, andimmediatelyperformself-improvementtolearn, unlearn,andrelearn.Thisself-awarenessleadstobetter decision-making,fostershumility,andcreateapositive workculturebyenablingleaderstonavigatechallenges withaclearunderstandingoftheirimpactonothers.
JeffryandtheExecutiveCommittee(Excom)makeita prioritytonurtureanddevelopthesequalitiesthrough continuouslearning,seekingfeedback,andembracing challenges.Theyengageinmentorship,organiseinternal leadershipdevelopmentprogrammeslikedevelopment
roundtables,andactivelyreflectontheirexperiencesto honetheirskillsandcompetencies.Moreover,they emphasizeeffectivecommunication,empathy,andfostering agrowthmindsetasessentialcomponentsofongoing leadershipdevelopment.
PrioritisingSelf-CareforBalance
Whenitcomestomanaginghisprofessionalduties,Jeffry stressestheneedtoprioritiseself-care.hebelievesit’s essentialtobemindfulofourwellbeingandintentionally makechoicesthatsupportit.
Tomaintainbalanceamidsthisbusyschedule,Jeffry incorporatespecificactivitiesintohisroutinethatbringhim joyandrelaxation.Forinstance,hemakestimefor activitieslikejoggingonatreadmillwhilelisteningto musicthreetimesaweekandrunningoutdoorsfor4to5 kilometresatleastonceaweek.Healsosetsrealisticlimits topreventburnoutandknowswhentosaynotoadditional commitments.Tosupporthisoverallwellness,hestays active,ensureshegetsenoughsleep,andpractices mindfulnesstechniques.Plus,hemakesapointto disconnectfromworkduringoff-hoursanddedicatestime tohobbies,exercise,andrelaxationforamorebalancedand fulfillinglife.
Understandingtheimportanceofahealthywork-life balance,Jeffrybelievesthatthesehabitsshouldbe demonstratedfromthetop.Thismeanssettingclear boundariesbetweenworkandpersonaltime,prioritising taskswisely,managingtimeeffectively,takingregular breaks,andstickingtoaconsistentdailyroutine. Additionally,maintainingopencommunicationwith employeesaboutavailabilityandbeingwillingtodecline extracommitmentswhenneededarevitalstepsinachieving asustainablework-lifebalance.
DrivingSustainableGrowthandInnovation
Jeffryseeshispersonalgoalsalignedwiththecompany's missionofmakingpeopleandplacesthebesttheycanbe. Withaspecificaimtoboostcontributionstosustainable humancapitalinfrastructure,Jeffrywantstorampup productivityandencouragecollaborationacrossindustries tosupportIndonesia'svisionforitsGoldenYear2045.Key totheseeffortsisrollingoutstructuredlearningand developmentprogrammesthatgobeyondbasicskills, empoweringworkerswithtech-savvyandESGsolutions know-how
Understandingtheenvironmentalandclimatechallenges facingIndonesia,acountryofislandswithlargepopulation,
Jeffrystressestheneedfordecarbonisation.Thisgoes beyondjusttechnologyandeconomic;itinvolvesshifting socialvaluesandbehaviours.LeveragingOCSIndonesia’s influenceacrossdifferentsectors,heplanstodrive grassrootsenvironmentalimprovements.Byequipping employeeswithlifelongskills,thisinitiativenotonlyboost economicandeducationalopportunitiesbutalsoenhances accesstohealthcareservices.Tomakethishappen,Jeffryis forgingcollaborationstotapintothestrengthsandinsights ofvariousplayersintheecosystemtoshapeafuture-ready workforce.
Toensuretheorganisationstayscommittedtotheselongtermobjectives,Jeffryemphasizestheimportanceof stayingaheadofindustrytrends,settingOCSIndonesia apartfromcompetitors.Thismainmaintainingakeenfocus oninnovation,digitalisation,ESGinitiatives,andcustomer experiencestosustainandexpandthecompany'smarket presence.
Guiding Principles for Decision Making
Ineveryfacetoflife,frompersonal choicestoprofessional responsibilities,decision-making playsapivotalroleinshaping outcomesanddeterminingsuccess. However,themannerinwhich decisionsaremadecanvary significantly,influencedbyfactors suchasindividualvalues, organizationalculture,andsocietal norms.Attheheartofeffective decision-makingliesethical leadership—aphilosophythat prioritizesintegrity,fairness,and accountability.Further,wedelveinto theguidingprinciplesfordecisionmakingandexplorehowethical leadershipprinciplescanfoster responsibleandsustainabledecisionmakingpractices.
UnderstandingEthicalLeadership
Ethicalleadershipencompassesasetof principlesandvaluesthatguide individualsandorganizationsin makingmorallysounddecisions.Atits core,ethicalleadershipemphasizes honesty,transparency,andrespectfor therightsanddignityofothers.Ethical leadersrecognizetheimportanceof upholdingintegrityandadheringto ethicalstandards,eveninthefaceof challengesortemptations.Bysettinga positiveexampleandpromotingethical behavior,ethicalleadersinspiretrust
andcultivateacultureofintegrity withintheirorganizations.
TheImportanceofEthicalDecisionMaking
Ethicaldecision-makingiscrucialfor severalreasons.Firstly,ithelps organizationsbuildtrustandcredibility withstakeholders,including employees,customers,investors,and thecommunityatlarge.When individualsperceiveanorganizationas ethicalandtrustworthy,theyaremore likelytoengagewithitpositivelyand supportitsmissionandobjectives. Secondly,ethicaldecision-making contributestolong-termsustainability andsuccess.Byconsideringthe broaderimpactoftheiractionson variousstakeholders,organizationscan mitigaterisks,preventreputational damage,andfosterpositive relationshipsthatendureovertime.
GuidingPrinciplesforEthical Decision-Making
IntegrityandHonesty:Ethical leadersprioritizehonestyandintegrity inalltheirdealings.They communicatetruthfully,upholdtheir commitments,andactinamanner consistentwiththeirvaluesand principles.Bymaintaining transparencyandintegrity,leaders
inspiretrustandconfidenceamong theirfollowersandstakeholders.
FairnessandEquity:Ethical decision-makinginvolvestreatingall individualsfairlyandimpartially, regardlessoftheirbackground,status, oraffiliations.Ethicalleadersstriveto createacultureofinclusivityand diversity,whereeveryvoiceisheard andeveryperspectiveisvalued.They makedecisionsbasedonmeritand fairness,withoutfavoritismorbias. RespectforHumanDignity:Ethical leadersrespecttheinherentworthand dignityofeveryindividual.They upholdhumanrightsanddignity,and theyrejectdiscrimination,harassment, orexploitationinanyform.By fosteringacultureofrespectand dignity,ethicalleaderscreatean environmentwhereeveryonefeels valuedandempoweredtocontribute theirbest.
AccountabilityandResponsibility: Ethicalleaderstakeresponsibilityfor theiractionsanddecisions.Theyhold themselvesandothersaccountablefor upholdingethicalstandardsand meetingorganizationalgoals.By promotingacultureofaccountability, leadersensurethatdecisionsaremade thoughtfullyandtransparently,with considerationfortheirpotentialimpact onstakeholders.
ConsiderationofConsequences: Ethicaldecision-makinginvolves carefullyconsideringthepotential consequencesofactionsanddecisions. Leadersassesstheshort-termandlongtermeffectsoftheirchoicesonvarious stakeholders,includingemployees, customers,shareholders,andthe broadercommunity.Byweighingthe potentialrisksandbenefits,leaderscan makeinformeddecisionsthatalign withtheirethicalvaluesand organizationalobjectives.
EmpathyandCompassion:Ethical leadersdemonstrateempathyand
compassiontowardsothers.Theyseek tounderstandtheperspectivesand experiencesofdifferentindividualsand showgenuineconcernfortheirwellbeing.Bypracticingempathyand compassion,leadersbuildstrong relationships,fostertrust,andpromote acultureofcaringandsupportwithin theirorganizations.
EthicalLeadershipinAction
Ethicalleadershipisnotjusta theoreticalconcept;itisapractical approachthatcanbeappliedinvarious contextsandsituations.Whether leadingateam,managingaproject,or navigatingcomplexethicaldilemmas, ethicalleadersrelyontheirguiding principlestoinformtheirdecisionsand actions.Byconsistentlydemonstrating ethicalleadershipqualities,leaderscan inspireotherstoupholdethical standardsandcontributetothegreater good.
Conclusion
Inaworldmarkedbyrapidchangeand increasingcomplexity,ethical leadershipservesasaguidingbeacon, illuminatingthepathforwardwith integrity,fairness,andaccountability Byadheringtoguidingprinciplesfor ethicaldecision-making,leaderscan navigatechallenges,buildtrust,and createsustainablevaluefortheir organizationsandsocietyasawhole. Aswestrivetoaddressthepressing issuesofourtime,ethicalleadership remainsessentialforshapingabetter, moreequitablefutureforall.
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
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