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Desmon Chrisman Ginting

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Book Author & Lecturer

Editions

Successful People in Indonesia (1st Edition)

02/2026

GRA - GREAT ANCESTORS

Endi-Enta is a profound piece of local wisdom from the Karo tribe, conveying the essential truth that ‘what you sow, you will reap’. This belief inspires the Karo people to embrace a generous spirit—giving first to cultivate relationships and harmony. By embodying this principle, they create a vibrant community where mutual support thrives, positively impacting every facet of their lives

E - EDUCATION

1984-1989 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung; 1993-1994 Postgraduate Diploma in Banking, Massey University, NZ; 1994-1996 Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Massey University, NZ; 2018-2023 Doctor of Philosophy, School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University, Putting Bourdieu's Theory into practice: the Toyota Production System and a shared work ethos

CA - CAREER

2024-present Lecturer at President University; 2011-present: Desmon Ginting Academy; 2018-2022 Researcher at Western Sydney University; 2001-2011, Regional Vice President at IMPAC; Director at a Subsidiary Company of ManTec International AB; Management Trainer & Coach at Global Business Excellence Limited; 1990s Banker at Bank Niaga and ABN Amro Bank; and worked in Capital Markets at two securities houses

WACW - WRITINGS AND CREATIVE WORKS

Supervisor Hebat: Panduan Supervisor Indonesia, PPM Manajemen Publisher 2013; Komunikasi Cerdas: Panduan Komunikasi di Dunia Kerja, Elex Media Komputindo – Gramedia Group, 1st Edition 2015; Etos Kerja: Panduan Menjadi Karyawan Cerdas, Elex Media Komputindo – Gramedia Group 2016; Komunikasi Cerdas: Panduan Komunikasi di Dunia Kerja, Elex Media Komputindo – Gramedia Group, New Edition 2017; Semua Bisa Jadi Inovator! Nggak Yakin? Ini Caranya..., Elex Media Komputindo – Gramedia Group 2018; Supervisor 4.0: Essential points (in Bahasa Indonesia), Deepublish Publisher 2025; Supervisor 4.0: Essential points (in English), ready to be published soon

AW - AWARDS

1991-1995 Full NZODA (New Zealand Official Development Assistance) scholarship: Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and a research-based Master of Technology in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Massey University, New Zealand; 2018-2022 Full Australian Government RTP (Research Training Programme) Fees Offset scholarship for a research-based doctoral degree (PhD) at Western Sydney University, Australia

ACH - ACHIEVEMENTS

His greatest achievement is his ability to uncover key insights from his work experience, shape them into compelling stories, and combine them with relevant theories to create published books.

LS - LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bahasa Indonesia & English

H - HOBBY

Reading

PMM - PERSONAL MAGIC MOMENTS

He takes great pride in being a book author, despite the profession often being overlooked. However, through his books, he has gained recognition from other countries, which granted him scholarships worth billions of rupiah. One of his most unforgettable moments was receiving one of the scholarships during the Covid-19 pandemic, which allowed him to pursue a PhD while being well-supported and cared for by his family. He is deeply grateful for this blessing

OA - OTHER ACTIVITIES

Beyond his role as Lecturer at President University, he stays active with regular workouts and plans to digitise his books to make them more fun, entertaining and engaging

ROS - REASON OF SUCCESS

For him, the secret to success lies in the following: Smart communication aims to achieve a uniform perception or understanding among those who communicate. This shared perception would subsequently lead to the attainment of 'zero mistake'. Work Ethos promotes the mindset 'do the best at all times'. The understanding achieved through smart communication is then actualised with proper work ethos—the best possible effort yields the best possible outcomes. Achieving optimal practical results requires the proper supervisory skills. A great supervisor facilitates this, while 'all could be innovators!' inspires individuals in the workplace to be genuinely creative and innovative.

WEB - WEBSITE

www.youtube.com/@desmongintingacademy5445

B - BORN

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P - PARENTS

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MS - MARITAL STATUS

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CH - CHILDREN

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