Digital Leadership:
How to Build Valuable Connection
Eryk Budi Pratama
Cybersecurity, Privacy, & AI Governance Professional
Advisor, Investor, Connector
Guest Lecture Universitas Bakrie
eryk@digitaltrustid.org
https://medium.com/@proferyk
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One word to describe the world
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a. Geopolitical Tensions and Conflicts (e.g Trump Tariff, Ukraine-Russia
war, Israel-Gaza conflict, etc.)
b. Climate Change and Environmental Disasters (e.g Rising sea levels,
extreme weather events, global water stress)
c. AI and Emerging Technology Risks (e.g. AI regulation gaps, ethical
dilemmas, job displacement)
d. Global Economic Instability (e.g. Inflation surges, recession threats,
banking instability)
e. Pandemics and Health Crises (COVID-19 aftermath, new infectious
disease outbreaks e.g., avian flu, Marburg virus)
f. Cybersecurity and Digital Threats (e.g State-sponsored
cyberattacks, ransomware, AI-generated fraud)
g. Disinformation and Erosion of Trust (e.g. Deepfakes, manipulated
media, polarized societies)
h. Resource Scarcity and Energy Transition (e.g. Rare earth shortages,
energy crises, green transition challenges)
The future is Sustainability
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The future is Sustainability
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses many technologies that work together to build
innovative solutions that transform society and business.
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Intelligent
Automation
Predictive
Analytics
Speech Recognition
Virtual
Assistants
Machine Learning
Conversational AI
Vision AI
AI Simulation Generative AI
Deep Learning
Autonomous
Systems
Quantum
Artificial General
Intelligence
(AGI)
Reference: Deloitte
Adoption of artificial intelligence among organizations worldwide from 2017 to 2024
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Reference: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1545783/ai-adoption-among-organizations-worldwide/
IMF AI Preparedness Index
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Reference: https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/06/25/mapping-the-worlds-readiness-for-artificial-intelligence-shows-prospects-diverge
OECD AI Incidents Monitor (AIM)
The OECD AI Incidents Monitor (AIM) documents AI incidents and hazards to help policymakers, AI practitioners, and all
stakeholders worldwide gain valuable insights into the risks and harms of AI systems.
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Reference: https://oecd.ai/en/incidents
Human Rights, Digital Security, Privacy & Data Governance, and Transparency are the most AI Principle violated in the Top
Countries including US and UK. AI Incidents can harm human not only non-physical harm, but also Death, Injury, and Hazard.
Cybercrime utilizing AI in Indonesia
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Source:
https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20250124072755-12-
1190915/modus-penipuan-deepfake-ai-prabowo-gibran-
tawarkan-bantuan-uang
Source:
https://katadata.co.id/digital/startup
/67693f59af3b6/kasus-penipuan-
finansial-berbasis-ai-di-indonesia-
meningkat-1550-sejak-2022
1. Deepfake dan penipuan identitas
2. Account Takeover
3. Penipuan identitas sintesis
4. Pemalsuan dokumen dalam klaim asuransi
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My Journey - S1 Univ Bakrie
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"Digital leadership is about adapting to change, leveraging
technology, and inspiring people in a connected world."
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§ Focuses on influence over authority
§ Technologically fluent and change-ready
§ Collaborative, agile, and human-centered
“Your network is your net worth.” – Porter Gale
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Why Connections Matter? Connections open doors to:
• New opportunities
• Insights and ideas
• Collaboration and support
• Enhanced personal brand
Principles of Building Valuable Connections
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§ Give First – Add value before you ask
§ Be Curious – Ask questions and listen actively
§ Consistency is Key – Build relationships, not transactions
§ Authenticity Wins – Be your best, honest self
§ Follow Up – Stay present and nurturing
Judge the book from its cover
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Exposure, Exposure, Exposure
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The importance of Image (branding) and Exposure
Connection
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TRUST + CONNECTION/RELATION = VALUABLE PERSON
How to get connection? (1/2)
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How to get connection? (2/2)
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Maintain connection
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Practical Strategies for Digital Networking
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Strategy Digital Tools Tips
Personal. Branding Linkedin, Blog Stay consistent & relevant
Engagement Comments, DMs Focus on building trust
Community Forum, WA Group, Telegram Group,
Discord, Slack
Be active and contribute
One-on-One Email, Zoom, Gmeet Personalize your outreach
Building Connections in Practice
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§ Fear of Rejection. Solution: Start small, engage sincerely
§ Feeling “not relevant”. Solution: Leverage storytelling and shared values
§ Passive networking. Solution: Don’t just connect — engage!
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” – Keith Ferrazzi
Be a digital leader who connects, not just commands.
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TRUST Equation
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Healthy Competition
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Healthy Competition
Building and Managing relationship is a working progress and it
never ends…
In the end, …is not WHO YOU KNOW but WHO KNOWS YOU…
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Digital Leadership: How to Build Valuable Connection

Digital Leadership: How to Build Valuable Connection

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    Digital Leadership: How toBuild Valuable Connection Eryk Budi Pratama Cybersecurity, Privacy, & AI Governance Professional Advisor, Investor, Connector Guest Lecture Universitas Bakrie eryk@digitaltrustid.org https://medium.com/@proferyk info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    One word todescribe the world info@iodti.org Iodti.org a. Geopolitical Tensions and Conflicts (e.g Trump Tariff, Ukraine-Russia war, Israel-Gaza conflict, etc.) b. Climate Change and Environmental Disasters (e.g Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, global water stress) c. AI and Emerging Technology Risks (e.g. AI regulation gaps, ethical dilemmas, job displacement) d. Global Economic Instability (e.g. Inflation surges, recession threats, banking instability) e. Pandemics and Health Crises (COVID-19 aftermath, new infectious disease outbreaks e.g., avian flu, Marburg virus) f. Cybersecurity and Digital Threats (e.g State-sponsored cyberattacks, ransomware, AI-generated fraud) g. Disinformation and Erosion of Trust (e.g. Deepfakes, manipulated media, polarized societies) h. Resource Scarcity and Energy Transition (e.g. Rare earth shortages, energy crises, green transition challenges)
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    The future isSustainability info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    The future isSustainability info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)encompasses many technologies that work together to build innovative solutions that transform society and business. info@iodti.org Iodti.org Intelligent Automation Predictive Analytics Speech Recognition Virtual Assistants Machine Learning Conversational AI Vision AI AI Simulation Generative AI Deep Learning Autonomous Systems Quantum Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Reference: Deloitte
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    Adoption of artificialintelligence among organizations worldwide from 2017 to 2024 info@iodti.org Iodti.org Reference: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1545783/ai-adoption-among-organizations-worldwide/
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    IMF AI PreparednessIndex info@iodti.org Iodti.org Reference: https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/06/25/mapping-the-worlds-readiness-for-artificial-intelligence-shows-prospects-diverge
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    OECD AI IncidentsMonitor (AIM) The OECD AI Incidents Monitor (AIM) documents AI incidents and hazards to help policymakers, AI practitioners, and all stakeholders worldwide gain valuable insights into the risks and harms of AI systems. info@iodti.org Iodti.org Reference: https://oecd.ai/en/incidents Human Rights, Digital Security, Privacy & Data Governance, and Transparency are the most AI Principle violated in the Top Countries including US and UK. AI Incidents can harm human not only non-physical harm, but also Death, Injury, and Hazard.
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    Cybercrime utilizing AIin Indonesia info@iodti.org Iodti.org Source: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20250124072755-12- 1190915/modus-penipuan-deepfake-ai-prabowo-gibran- tawarkan-bantuan-uang Source: https://katadata.co.id/digital/startup /67693f59af3b6/kasus-penipuan- finansial-berbasis-ai-di-indonesia- meningkat-1550-sejak-2022 1. Deepfake dan penipuan identitas 2. Account Takeover 3. Penipuan identitas sintesis 4. Pemalsuan dokumen dalam klaim asuransi
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    My Journey -S1 Univ Bakrie info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    "Digital leadership isabout adapting to change, leveraging technology, and inspiring people in a connected world." info@iodti.org Iodti.org § Focuses on influence over authority § Technologically fluent and change-ready § Collaborative, agile, and human-centered
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    “Your network isyour net worth.” – Porter Gale info@iodti.org Iodti.org Why Connections Matter? Connections open doors to: • New opportunities • Insights and ideas • Collaboration and support • Enhanced personal brand
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    Principles of BuildingValuable Connections info@iodti.org Iodti.org § Give First – Add value before you ask § Be Curious – Ask questions and listen actively § Consistency is Key – Build relationships, not transactions § Authenticity Wins – Be your best, honest self § Follow Up – Stay present and nurturing
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    Judge the bookfrom its cover info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    Exposure, Exposure, Exposure info@iodti.org Iodti.org Theimportance of Image (branding) and Exposure
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    How to getconnection? (1/2) info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    How to getconnection? (2/2) info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    Practical Strategies forDigital Networking info@iodti.org Iodti.org Strategy Digital Tools Tips Personal. Branding Linkedin, Blog Stay consistent & relevant Engagement Comments, DMs Focus on building trust Community Forum, WA Group, Telegram Group, Discord, Slack Be active and contribute One-on-One Email, Zoom, Gmeet Personalize your outreach
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    Building Connections inPractice info@iodti.org Iodti.org § Fear of Rejection. Solution: Start small, engage sincerely § Feeling “not relevant”. Solution: Leverage storytelling and shared values § Passive networking. Solution: Don’t just connect — engage!
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    “The currency ofreal networking is not greed but generosity.” – Keith Ferrazzi Be a digital leader who connects, not just commands. info@iodti.org Iodti.org
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    Building and Managingrelationship is a working progress and it never ends… In the end, …is not WHO YOU KNOW but WHO KNOWS YOU… info@iodti.org Iodti.org