5 Ways I Learned to Adapt and Grow in the Bangkit Academy Program

BANGKIT!

Bangkit - which means “Rise Up” in English is a phrase commonly heard in our daily lives. It's hard to imagine anyone who hasn't heard it before. What comes to mind when you hear those words?

In English, the phrase "rise up" refers to the act of moving from a lower position to a higher one. For me, hearing the phrase Bangkit fills me with an excitement, especially when I'm feeling down.

Since February 2023, I have been selected to participate in the Bangkit Academy led by Google, Tokopedia, Gojek, & Traveloka . For me, this program is very special because it aims to produce high-quality technical talent for world-class Indonesian technology companies and startups by preparing participants with hard and soft skills training.

In order to develop the soft skills of its participants, Bangkit holds various instructor-led training (ILT) sessions that cover interesting topics. The topics covered so far have included Mindset, Time Management, and most recently, Adaptability & Resilience. These topics have opened my mind and broadened my understanding of the professional world.

The Mindset topic taught me about the growth mindset, which is very useful to apply in life. Time management was highlighted as a skill needed to navigate this fast-paced world, and finally the Adaptability topic taught me how to deal with uncertainty in modern times.

In this article, I will share my experiences with the 5 ways of adaptability that I have learned and applied during my participation in the Bangkit program.

What is Adaptability?

Adaptability is the ability to learn flexibly and efficiently, and to apply that knowledge according to the situation. It is a crucial skill to have in this era. As Charles Darwin once said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one most adaptable to change."

5 Ways of Adaptability that I apply in Bangkit

Ways Of Interacting

The Bangkit 2023 program was attended by approximately 5,000 students from across Indonesia. To interact effectively with the diverse participants and mentors, I must adapt my grammar and speech style to be appropriate for everyone. By doing so, I can communicate more effectively and ensure that my message is well-received.

Additionally, Bangkit encourages the use of English during class and on various communication platforms, such as Discord, live chat, or YouTube comments. This has motivated me to improve my English skills to communicate effectively while participating in the program.

Ways Of Achieving

Although participants have different personal goals when joining the Bangkit program, they all share a common goal of upskilling to become Indonesia's best technology talent. To achieve this goal, I adapt by following the written norms displayed before each ILT Bangkit session begins. These norms include giving full attention in class, muting your microphone when not talking, keeping your camera on, using raise hands or chat to ask questions, and creating a safe environment to learn and share.

By adapting and following group rules, we can create a supportive environment and achieve our common goals.

Furthermore, I have set personal targets and goals while participating in the Bangkit program, such as expanding my network and obtaining the certification offered by Bangkit. This motivates me to complete the program to the best of my ability.

Ways Of Learning

Bangkit is an online program that includes ILT sessions and self-study sessions using provided courses from Coursera , Google CloudSkillBoost, and Dicoding Academy . To adapt to the learning environment, I use all available online resources, summarize lessons in easy-to-understand language, ask mentors for clarification during ILT sessions, and collaborate with friends when facing difficulties.

Ways Of Working

Bangkit Academy implements a flexible learning system where participants can set their own working hours to complete assignments, but require a minimum of 8 hours spent studying and completing assignments for optimal results. To fulfill this, I must manage my time effectively between participating in the Bangkit program and my other daily activities.

I acquired time management skills during the ILT Soft Skill 2 session on time management, which helped me divide tasks into the four quadrants of the time management matrix to maximize my use of time. Additionally, we are encouraged to use various facilities and tools, such as Discord for communication, Google Calendar for managing schedule and events, and Google Classroom for collecting assignments. Though I initially had difficulty with these tools, I now use them with ease, making it easier for me to follow the program.

Ways Of Thinking

During my participation in the Bangkit program, I may encounter new obstacles or problems while studying, discussing with friends, or working with a team. Instead of considering them burdens, I must adapt my mindset to a Growth Mindset.

The Growth Mindset changes one's perspective to view problems as challenges for personal growth. Thus, the more obstacles I face, the more challenged I am, which leads to greater personal development.

In short, Participating in the Bangkit 2023 program has taught me valuable skills in adaptability. By interacting with a diverse group of participants and mentors, improving my English skills, following group rules, and managing my time effectively, I have been able to achieve my personal goals while also contributing to the common goal of upskilling Indonesia's technology talent. The program's online learning environment has also taught me how to use various tools and resources to maximize my learning. Most importantly, participating in this program has allowed me to develop a growth mindset, where I see obstacles as challenges to overcome and opportunities for personal development. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program and look forward to continuing my learning journey.

I hope you can gain some insights from my story of applying adaptability in the Bangkit program. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and good luck for us! #LifeatBANGKIT #BANGKIT2023