Knowles Training Institute • Indonesia
Developing Optimistic Thinking Course in Indonesia
Build a more constructive outlook, respond to setbacks with perspective and identify practical opportunities for progress at work.
- Notice opportunities for progress
- Respond constructively to setbacks
- Delivered across Indonesia
“Better People
A Stronger Indonesia”
Course at a glance
Course in a nutshell
A clear overview to help you quickly assess if this course is the right fit for your team.
| Course name | Developing Optimistic Thinking Course in Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Primary capability | Build the ability to interpret challenges constructively, recognise options and take realistic action |
| Best for | Employees, managers, team leaders and professionals across functions |
| Level | Foundation to Advanced (customisable) |
| Delivery modes | Onsite in Indonesia, virtual or at an arranged venue |
| Standard duration | 2 full days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Other durations | 3 days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes or 60 minutes |
| Group size | Minimum 1 – Maximum 25 participants |
| Group type | Private corporate groups only |
| Customisation | Fully customisable to your context and objectives |
| Certificate | Certificate of Completion (Knowles Training Institute) |
Quick facts
Key highlights at a glance.
A stronger Indonesia.”
What is the course
What is the Developing Optimistic Thinking programme?
A practical, outcome-focused programme that helps participants recognise unhelpful thought patterns, assess setbacks realistically and choose constructive responses to workplace challenges.
The Developing Optimistic Thinking programme helps participants balance facts with possibilities, challenge overly negative assumptions and respond to pressure more constructively. Through guided reflection and workplace exercises, participants practise realistic self-talk, focus on what they can influence and turn setbacks into practical next steps.
Is this right for your team
Is this built for your team?
This course is ideal for many organisations, but may not be the best fit for every situation. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide.
- Want to respond more constructively to challenges and change
- Are looking for a private, tailored training experience
- Need relevant, Indonesia-based training delivery
- Value practical habits for resilience and problem-solving
- You are looking for a public, open-enrolment course
- You need a highly technical or specialist certification
- Your team is not yet ready for this level of training
- You are primarily looking for consultancy rather than training
Real business impact
Which workplace issues does this course address?
This course helps teams address unhelpful thinking patterns that can affect decisions, communication and responses to setbacks.
Tangible results
What outcomes will participants achieve?
Participants practise techniques for noticing thought patterns, assessing situations fairly and choosing constructive actions that fit workplace realities.
Course objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise common optimistic and pessimistic thinking patterns
- Evaluate negative assumptions against facts and alternative explanations
- Reframe setbacks using balanced and constructive language
- Distinguish controllable factors from circumstances outside personal control
- Choose practical responses to uncertainty, criticism and change
- Use questions to interrupt unhelpful thought patterns
- Create a realistic action plan for a current workplace challenge
- Explain a balanced interpretation of a workplace challenge and the action chosen
- Identify personal and workplace factors that can undermine constructive thinking
- Respond to feedback with perspective and identify lessons for future action
- Turn a chosen response into practical next steps and review points
- Apply optimistic thinking techniques to a real workplace challenge
A practical, step-by-step approach
The 2-day learning journey
A structured, hands-on journey from understanding a challenge to generating, evaluating and advancing ideas.
Detailed and practical
Inside the curriculum
Eight focused modules combining expert insight, practical tools and real-world application.
How the learning happens
How the learning happens
An engaging, practical learning experience designed to help your team apply new skills with confidence.
Where these skills show up at work
Where these skills show up at work
Use optimistic thinking to explore challenges and develop useful options in everyday work.
Who should join?
Who should join?
Designed for professionals across different roles and industries who want to build practical skills and make a bigger impact at work.
Entry point and experience level
Entry point and experience level
A flexible programme that welcomes participants from different backgrounds and can be tailored to your team’s needs.
Course agenda
Your two-day agenda
A practical and engaging two-day programme, designed to build knowledge and apply learning through real-world exercises.
Delivery options
Flexible delivery, customisation and facilitation
Choose the delivery option that works best for your team. All programmes can be tailored to your organisation’s needs.
We deliver the course at your office or preferred location across Indonesia, minimising disruption to your team.
An interactive virtual experience delivered via a secure platform, with the same high-quality content and engagement.
Prefer an external venue? We can arrange a professional training venue in major cities across Indonesia.
We customise content, examples and exercises to reflect your industry, business goals and team experience.
Learning resources
What each participant takes away
High-quality resources to reinforce learning and support practical application back at work.
Pricing and investment
Pricing and investment
A cost-effective investment in your team’s capability. Group discounts are available for larger teams.
A high-impact, focused session ideal for awareness and key insights.
Build core knowledge and practical skills in a shorter format.
Our most popular option, combining depth and practical application.
A comprehensive programme with more practice, discussion and real-world application.
Participant feedback
What participants are saying
Real feedback from professionals who have attended our corporate training programmes. Read more on our Knowles Training Institute Reviews page.
“Trainer provided constructive feedback and advice based on his experience, making the lessons more hands-on and applicable. The trainer is open to engaging participants on a work level to discuss real-life challenges.”
“The trainer is good and teaches you to put the skills into practice. Everyone needs this tool to apply in their day-to-day lives.”
“Yes. This has been one of the better strategic thinking courses. It helped me understand the importance of the approach.”
Our advantage
Why companies choose Knowles
Trusted by organisations across Indonesia and the region to deliver practical, high-impact training.
Frequently asked questions
Questions decision-makers ask
Straightforward answers to common questions from HR, L&D and business leaders.
1What are the benefits of corporate training?
Corporate training builds capability across your whole team at once, using your real challenges as the material. It is faster, more consistent and more cost-effective than sending people to public courses individually.
2Can you customise the course for our organisation?
Yes. All our corporate training programmes can be tailored to your industry, team objectives, and real workplace challenges.
3Do you offer onsite training in Indonesia?
Yes. We deliver at your office or a preferred location across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bekasi and Bali.
4What is the typical group size?
Programmes run with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 25 participants, which keeps every session interactive and personalised.
5How long is a standard course?
The standard format is 2 full days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We also run 3-day, 1-day, half-day, 90-minute and 60-minute versions.
6Can you deliver virtually?
Yes. We offer flexible delivery options, including onsite, virtual, or a blended approach, depending on your needs.
7What industries do you work with?
We work across government, financial services, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, education, energy and professional services.
8Are your trainers experienced practitioners?
Yes. Our facilitators combine professional training experience with hands-on industry backgrounds relevant to your sector.
9Do you provide course materials?
Every participant receives a learner’s guide, a course workbook, digital resources and handouts. We do not provide PowerPoint slides for this course.
10Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Each participant receives a Certificate of Completion from Knowles Training Institute.
11How far in advance should we book?
We recommend three to four weeks, which allows time for a needs discussion and customisation. We can often accommodate shorter timelines.
12Can you help us identify the right course?
Yes. Tell us your goals and challenges and we will recommend the most suitable programme from our portfolio.
13Do you offer multi-course or annual training plans?
Yes. We build annual learning roadmaps and multi-course programmes, with preferential rates for larger commitments.
14What is the investment for a corporate programme?
Fees depend on the course, number of participants and delivery mode. Contact us for a customised proposal based on your specific needs.
15Are there any government funding options?
Funding schemes vary by programme and eligibility. We can advise on what may apply to your organisation in Indonesia.
16What support do you provide after the training?
Participants leave with a practical action plan, and our team follows up to support application back at work.
17Can we include our own case studies or examples?
Yes. Using your real scenarios makes the learning far more relevant, and we actively encourage it.
18Do you conduct a training needs analysis?
Yes. We can run a short needs analysis before the programme to sharpen the objectives and tailor the content.
19How do we get started?
Send us an enquiry with your goals, team size and preferred dates, and we will respond with a tailored proposal.
20Who can we speak to for a detailed proposal?
Contact our corporate training team at [email protected] and we will arrange a discussion.
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Our Indonesia presence
Available across Indonesia
We deliver private corporate training throughout Indonesia — onsite at your office, virtually, or at an arranged venue.
How it works
From first enquiry to live delivery
A simple, proven process to get your team the training they need.
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Why get in touch?
A Stronger Indonesia.”