Dwi Suryanto, Ph.D.

Dr. Dwi Suryanto, MBA, a distinguished figure born in Magelang, Central Java, currently holds the prestigious position of Director at Borobudur Training & Consulting. Widely recognized for his multifaceted expertise, he is celebrated as a philosopher, leadership authority, IT specialist, and even a Sufi by many.

Dr. Suryanto is the acclaimed author of “Transformational Leadership: A New Breakthrough in Becoming an Outstanding Leader,” a publication lauded for its profound, scientifically rigorous, yet accessible and engaging discourse on leadership.

Embarking on his leadership journey at an early age, Dr. Suryanto ascended to the role of branch manager in a state-owned enterprise by the age of 26, and by 33, he had advanced to the position of provincial branch leader. His relentless observation and study of leadership dynamics have enabled him to identify and formulate various strategies and tactics to augment leadership effectiveness.

A perpetual learner, Dr. Suryanto is committed to continuous education, often immersing himself in research journals penned by global experts. This dedication to study frequently leads him to uncover innovative ideas and insights that remain elusive to the wider public. His contributions are so valued that he is often invited by the business community to share his knowledge and discoveries.

The analytical prowess he honed during his doctoral studies allows him to dissect complex business challenges and offer straightforward, actionable solutions. Testimonials from participants of his training sessions frequently commend his profound understanding of leadership, success, and business principles. Many note the engaging nature of his classes, highlighted by his refreshing humor, which makes time seem to accelerate.

Dr. Suryanto’s expertise in communication is grounded in his studies of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Body Language, alongside a specialized focus on the communication models employed by sales professionals. This focus is aimed at transforming individuals and situations for the better, as well as mastering self-communication to elevate personal success.

His exploration into Cognitive-Based Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated therapeutic approach, has further deepened his understanding of effective communication. This knowledge has been instrumental in developing unique techniques applicable across leadership, customer service, and sales.

By the age of 38, Dr. Suryanto had already risen to the directorship of a national corporation. Between 2006 and 2010, he also served with distinction as the director of the MBA program at a university in Yogyakarta, solidifying his reputation as a leader in both the academic and professional realms.

Formal Education:

  1. Master of Business Administration – Gadjah Mada University (1993)
  2. Doctor of Management in Leadership Studies – Padjadjaran University Bandung (2005)

Book Author:

  1. Transformational Leadership: A New Breakthrough to Becoming an Outstanding Leader.
  2. Design Thinking: Mastering Design Thinking to Create Smart Solutions
  3. Marketing 5.0: The Complete Guide to Transforming Your Marketing Strategy

TRAINER / SPEAKER at the following training sessions: 

  1. Professional Secretary – PT. Gilda Putra Gemilang – 2024
  2. Marketing Intelligence – Bina Nusantara University Semarang – 2024
  3. Procurement & Purchasing Management – PT Nusantara Regas – 2023
  4. Procurement & Purchasing Management – PT Kliring Berjangka Indonesia – 2023
  5. Pre-Retirement Preparation – PT Metra Digital Media – 2023
  6. Professional Secretary – PT Pindad Engineering Indonesia – 2023
  7. Training of Trainers – PT Bagas Nusantara Putra – 2023
  8. MC & Protocol – PDAM Garut – 2023
  9. Procurement & Purchasing Management – PT Refined Bangka Tin – 2023
  10. Crisis Management – Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) – 2023
  11. Communication Empathy – Champoil Indonesia – 2023
  12. Entrepreneurship – PT Metra Digital Media – 2023
  13. Effective PR Writing – PT PLN (Persero) UIW Maluku and North Maluku – 2023
  14. Corporate Culture – PT. Cindara Pratama Lines – 2023
  15. Effective PR Writing – PT PLN (Persero) UIW Maluku & North Maluku – 2023
  16. Creative Thinking & Decision Making – Santo Fransiskus Foundation – 2023
  17. Community Development – PT Petrokimia Gresik – 2023
  18. Vendor Management – PT Bintang Toedjoe – 2023
  19. Marketing Intelligence – Ministry of Agriculture RI – 2023
  20. Pre-Retirement Preparation – PT Infineon Technologies Batam – 2023
  21. Transformational Leadership – PT. United Tractors Pandu Engineering – 2022
  22. Communication Skills – PT Tribintang Lokawarna – 2022
  23. Entrepreneurship – Diponegoro University – 2022
  24. Procurement & Purchasing Management – PT PGAS Telecommunication Nusantara – 2022
  25. Assertive Leadership – PT PLN (Persero) Pusharlis – 2022
  26. Sales for Manager – KOPKARLA – 2022
  27. General Affairs – PT Sarana Multigriya Financial (Persero) – 2022
  28. Fraud Risk Assessment – PT Deltomed Laboratories – 2022
  29. Public Relations for Secretary – PT Patra Badak Arun Solution – 2022
  30. Basic Leadership Skills – PT MOL Indonesia – 2022
  31. Communication Skills – PT Perta Samtan Gas – 2022
  32. New Building Supervision – PT PELINDO II (Persero) – 2021
  33. Professional Secretary – PT Sinar Reksa Kencana & PT Indonesia Thai Summit Plastech – 2021
  34. Knowledge Management – Indonesia Judicial Research Society – 2021
  35. Writing Skills for Executive Assistants – PT IDX Information Technology Solutions – 2021
  36. Community Development – KSO ADHI REKIND – 2021
  37. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – PT PJB UBJOM PLTU INDRAMAYU – 2021
  38. Assertive Leadership – PT Pasir Tengah – 2020
  39. Leadership Coaching – PT Pasir Tengah – 2020
  40. Knowledge Management – Geospatial Information Agency – 2020
  41. Public Speaking – Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute – 2020
  42. Customer Experience Management – LPPOM MUI – 2020
  43. Succession Management – PT Riung Mitra Lestari – 2020
  44. Knowledge Management – BPJS Employment – 2020
  45. Community Development – PT. Tangguh Media Nusantara – 2020
  46. Creative Thinking & Decision Making – PT Thermochem Indonesia – 2019
  47. Appreciative Inquiry – PT Forsa Multi Solution – 2019
  48. Basic Leadership Skill – PT Chakra Jawara Timika, Papua – 2019
  49. Personnel Administration – PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda Aceh – 2019
  50. Effective Leadership for School Principals – SMK Muhammadiyah Bligo – 2019
  51. Entrepreneurship – PT East West Seed Indonesia – 2019
  52. Transformational Leadership – PT Pupuk Kujang – 2019
  53. Persuasive Communication – Airlangga University – 2019
  54. Vendor Management – PT Perkebunan Nusantara III – 2019
  55. Pre-Retirement Preparation – PT Infineon Technologies Batam – 2018
  56. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – PT Indonesia Power UP Saguling – 2018
  57. Creative Thinking & Decision Making – PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. – 2018
  58. Communication with Customers – Central Chemicals & Packaging Agency Jakarta – 2018
  59. Effective Knowledge Management – Bank Indonesia – 2018
  60. HR Management – Bank BJB – 2018
  61. Customer Experience Management – PT. Telkom Indonesia, Tbk – 2018
  62. Creative Thinking – Bandung Institute of Tourism (STP) – 2018
  63. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – Employee Cooperative PT. Aplikanusa Lintasarta (KOPKARLA) – 2018
  64. Project Management – PT. Djabesmen – 2018
  65. Negotiation Skill – PT Kreasi Cipta Utama – 2018
  66. The Science of Influence – BPFK Makassar – 2018
  67. Negotiation Skill – PT. Sucofindo (Persero) – 2018
  68. Negotiation Skill – International Relations Department FISIP UNJANI – 2018
  69. HR Management – PT. Krakatau Medika – 2018
  70. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – PT. Angkasa Citra Hijau – 2018
  71. Effective Knowledge Management – PERUM PERURI – 2018
  72. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – PT. Sofyan Hospitality International – 2018
  73. Customer Service Skill – PT. Fujifilm Indonesia – 2017
  74. The Ultimate Supervisor – PT. Seasonal Supplies Indonesia – 2017
  75. How to Deliver Exceptional Service – PT. L&E International Indonesia – 2017
  76. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) – PT. PLN (Persero) Transmission West Java – 2017
  77. Customer Service Skill – Sugih Kids Wear – 2017
  78. Pre-Retirement Preparation – State University of Malang – 2017
  79. Seven Habits – PT. Pixel Nine Indonesia – 2017
  80. Basic Leadership – PT. Tridaya Esa Pakarti – 2017
  81. Basic Leadership – PT. Wira Dharma Sakti – 2017
  82. Transformational Leadership – State Polytechnic of Jember – 2017
  83. Creative Thinking – Financial Education and Training Agency – 2017
  84. Pre-Retirement Preparation – PT. Polytama Propindo – 2017
  85. Pre-Retirement Preparation – TELKOM University – 2017
  86. Strategies to Improve Individual Performance – PT. POSCO Indonesia Inti – 2017
  87. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – Bank Jateng – 2017
  88. Motivation Training – National Institute of Administration – 2017
  89. Transformational Leadership – PT. Hasnur Riung Sinergi Kalimantan – 2017
  90. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – PT. Perkebunan Persero VIII Batch 1 – 2017
  91. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4 DX) – PT. PLN (Persero) Distribution West Java Batch 1 and Batch 2 – 2017
  92. Time & Stress Management – Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) (2016)
  93. Body Language – Cokroaminoto University Makassar (2016)
  94. Creative Thinking & Decision Making – BPJS Health central office Jakarta (2016)
  95. Accurate Problem Solving & Decision Making – PT. Hanwa Steel Service Indonesia (2016)
  96. Leadership Coaching – PT. Mitra Energi Batam (2016)
  97. Workload Analysis – PT. PLN (Persero) Sulselrabar region (2016)
  98. Basic Leadership – PT. Dua Agung Pontianak (2016)
  99. Basic Leadership – PT. Monokem Surya (2015)
  100. Great Motivation & Inspiring Others – Bank Indonesia Representative Office North Maluku Province – (2015)
  101. Transformational Leadership – PT. Intraco Lestari (2015)
  102. Great Motivation & Inspiring Others – Bank Indonesia (Batch 2 – 2014)
  103. Creative Thinking & Decision Making – VISI Art & Design College Yogyakarta (2014)
  104. Leadership For Supervisor – PT. Citra Borneo Indah (2014)
  105. Leadership For Supervisor – PT. PLN (Persero) Central Electricity Maintenance (Batch 1 & 2 – 2014)
  106. Creative Thinking & Decision Making for Marketing – PT. Phapros, Tbk (Batch 1 & 2 – 2014)
  107. Great Motivation & Inspiring Others – Bank Indonesia (Batch 1 – 2014)
  108. Negotiation Skills – Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) (2013)
  109. Transformational Leadership – PT. PLN (Persero) Central Electricity Maintenance (2013)
  110. Transformational Leadership – PT. PLN (Persero) Certification Services (2013)
  111. Selling with Emotional Intelligence – Perum Peruri (2013)
  112. Strategic Leadership – Bank Mandiri (2013)
  113. Pre-Retirement Preparation – Bank Mizuho (2013)
  114. Effective Leadership – PT Pos Indonesia (2013)
  115. Effective Leadership – PT Pos Indonesia (2012)
  116. Change Management – Bank BJB (2013)
  117. Marketing Metrics – BRI (2012)
  118. Transformational Leadership – PT Tatonas (2012)
  119. Basic Leadership – Geoforce (2012)
  120. Interview Based Behavior & Emotional Intelligence – Drug and Food Control Agency Jakarta (2012)
  121. Excellent Customer Service – Ministry of Law & Human Rights (2012)
  122. Excellent Customer Service – Panti Yatim Indonesia (2012)
  123. Motivation & Personal Success – Excel Axiata (2012)
  124. How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results – Bank Riau Kepri (2012)
  125. Transformational Leadership – GM, SM, and Manager PT Telkom – Pontianak (2012)
  126. Transformational Supervisory – PT Telkom Batch 1 (2012)
  127. Transformational Supervisory – PT Telkom Batch 2 (2012)
  128. Transformational Supervisory – PT Telkom Batch 3 (2012)
  129. Transformational Supervisory – PT Telkom Batch 4 (2012)
  130. Effective Customer Service – Asiawisata (2012)
  131. Body Language: How to Speed-Read People – Bussan Auto Finance (2011)
  132. Effective Customer Service – Arjuna Finance (2011)
  133. Selling with Emotional Intelligence – Perum Peruri (2011)
  134. Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management – Pupuk Kaltim (2011)
  135. Transformational Leadership Training – Bank Riau Kepri (2011)
  136. Effective Communication Skills – BMKG (2011)
  137. Communication Skills & Body Language – PT Jarum, Mitsubishi Smelting (2011)
  138. Communication Skills – PT Trindo Pratama (2011)
  139. Effective Negotiation Skills – PT Lippo Cikarang, Jakarta (2011)
  140. Entrepreneurship & Customer Service Skills– PostMaster, Bandung (2011)
  141. Competency-Based Human Resource Management (Pertamina) – Jakarta (2011)
  142. Communication Skills – Bank Indonesia – Jakarta (2010)
  143. Conflict & Stress Management, Motivation – Bank Indonesia Jakarta (2010)
  144. Retirement Planning & Motivation – PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya – Bandung (2010)
  145. Transformational Leadership – PT Pos Indonesia batch 3 – Bandung (2010)
  146. Training Needs Analysis – PT Pertamina, Semen Gresik – Batam (2009)
  147. Transformational Leadership – PT Pos Indonesia batch 2 – Bandung (2009)
  148. Competency-Based Human Resource Management – Bank Indonesia, Semen Gresik – Batam (2009)
  149. Team Building, Motivation & Team Leadership – PT Riau Bara Harum – Riau (2009)
  150. Supervisory Leadership, Motivation, and Decision Making Skills – PT. Coca Cola – Jakarta (2009)
  151. Transformational Leadership – PT Pos Indonesia batch 1 – Bandung (2009)
  152. Executive & Leadership Coaching – PT Telkom – Bandar Lampung (2009)
  153. Succession Planning – PT Japfa Comfeed – Bandung (2009)
  154. Supervisory Leadership – PT. Bloom Nusantara – Bandung (2009)
  155. Transformational Leadership – 25 State-Owned Enterprise Managers – Bandung (2008)
  156. Transformational Leadership – 25 Private Sector Managers – Bandung (2008)
  157. Transformational Leadership – PT Telkom Datel Jakarta – Bandung (2008)
  158. Transformational Leadership – PT Jiwa Sraya – Bandung (2008)
  159. Transformational Leadership – Sarjanawiyata University – Yogyakarta (2007)
  160. Electronic Payment System – Bank Indonesia – Jakarta (2001)
  161. As a speaker related to internet and e-government at various institutions
  162. And many more

Dr. Dwi Suryanto also holds the following certificates:

  1. The Complete Digital Marketing Course from Rob Percival
  2. The ultimate YouTube marketing strategy from Iheb Mansour
  3. How to develop a successful content marketing strategy from MindMekka
  4. Ultimate marketing training from James Ryan
  5. Marketing Psychology: How to Become a master of influence from Vladimir Raykov
  6. Become a growth marketer from Evan Kimbrell
  7. YouTube expert class from Prateek Savena
  8. Certified Digital Marketing Expert from Summit Pareek
  9. Digital marketing success: proven science and design from Chad Neuman
  10. Life Coaching Certificate from Achology
  11. Artificial Intelligence for Business from Hadellin de Ponteves
  12. Personal Transformation – 5 Steps to creating real change from Nick Buontempo
  13. Consulting Business Masterclass from Business Hero
  14. Management Consulting Techniques and Tools from Asen Guczew
  15. Foundations of Business Strategy from Michael Lenox
  16. Negotiation Secrets for Master Negotiators from Dr Claudia Winkler
  17. The Complete Personal Productivity from Tj Walker
  18. Mind Power – Change Your Thought Process from Susmita Duta
  19. Master Life Coaching Certification from Empowerment Coach Academy
  20. NLP Practitioner Certification from Kain Ramsay
  21. NLP Master Practitioner from Kain Ramsay
  22. Unleash Your Creative Mind from Susmita Duta
  23. Happy Life Certification from Star Family Coaching
  24. How to Set Powerful Intentions and Clear Goals from Scott Paton
  25. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Certificate from Kain Ramsay