The Master of Management Program at Universitas Tarumanagara (MM Untar) held a dialog session with the theme “Icarus Paradox – A Lesson for Life” on Monday (09/05/2022), conducted online via Zoom. The event featured Indra Gunawan Masman, M.B.A., a Senior Executive Business Coach, as the keynote speaker, and was moderated by Dr. Keni, S.E., M.M., Head of the Master of Management Program.
In his opening remarks, the Director of the Postgraduate Program at Untar, Prof. Dr. Ir. Agustinus Purna Irawan, M.T., M.M., IPU., ASEAN Eng., emphasized the importance of such events in providing insights and experiences from practitioners to broaden participants’ perspectives. “The Master of Management Program is designed for professionals and academics who must not only possess a strong foundation in basic science, but also integrate that knowledge with professional experience,” he stated.
Opening Remarks by the Director of the Postgraduate Program at Untar, Prof. Dr. Ir. Agustinus Purna Irawan, M.T., M.M., IPU., A.E.
In this session, Indra Gunawan Masman discussed the Icarus Paradox, a phenomenon in business and life where success can lead to downfall if not managed wisely. He encouraged participants to understand how unmanaged success can result in failure, the importance of adaptation and innovation strategies in navigating business changes, and the need to balance ambition with caution in decision-making.
Participants were highly engaged in the interactive discussion, sharing their experiences and asking questions about the application of this concept in the business world and professional life. The event served as a valuable reflection for students, academics, and professionals on how success must be managed carefully to avoid becoming a double-edged sword.
MM Untar remains committed to offering academic programs that are relevant to the challenges of the business world and leadership development.