In an effort to increase the motivation of small and medium business enterprises (SMEs), the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, supported by FORCLIME, recently held a training session on self-development (achievement motivation training - AMT). This two-day session was held on 12 – 13 June 2024 and was opened by the Secretary of the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, Mr. Abdul Rahman, S.Hut. The training was attended by 25 participants who were representing various micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) drawn from both Forest Farmer Groups (KTH) and Social Forestry Groups (KPS) that are already producing non-timber forest products. Through this AMT training, participants are expected to be able to explore their potentials, maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses so that they will ultimately be able to become high-achieving individuals. This AMT training is capable of producing the characteristics of tough entrepreneurs who do not complain, always think positively, are independent and competitive, and possess outstanding morals that will allow them to achieve increases in the productivity of their businesses.

Through the AMT training, the participants gained various types of knowledge, including:
• Introduction to AMT. Participants get to know themselves, learn how to improve their skills and learn from their own experiences and the successes of others.
• Inventory of Social Reactions (IRS), which is used to determine an individual's personality and abilities. From this session, participants gain knowledge of three types of social motives: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation and the need for power, all of which can be used to handle problems, establish relationships (socialize) and control others.

After completion of this training, participants will be required to share the knowledge they have gained with other group members so that understanding and knowledge are evenly distributed among all members.

For more information, please contact:
Muhammad Yusuf, Junior Advisor for Social Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Conservation and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi