International Journal of Management and Digital Business

Competency Development Strategy for Management Trainee Programs at Sharia Banking in Indonesia

Sofiyah Sofiyah, Lindawati Kartika — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose – This study aims to develop competency strategies in the sharia banking sector to align with industry needs, addressing the high unemployment rate among Indonesia’s 20–24 age group (2,527,741 people) caused mainly by a skills mismatch. With the sector recording 15.6 percent yoy asset growth, sharia banking offers strong potential to absorb young talent.

Methodology/approach – The research applies the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and descriptive analysis to identify key competencies, priority areas, and strategic actions for talent development in sharia banking.

Findings – Knowledge, particularly in sharia banking, is the top priority competency, with HR Directors as the main decision-makers and building competitive leadership teams as the ultimate goal. The highest-ranked strategy is creating a positive work culture. Descriptive results highlight the importance of sales skills, experiential learning, and active mentoring as critical components of talent development.

Novelty/value – This study provides the foundation for a management trainee program designed to produce young leaders who are competent, adaptable, and grounded in sharia values through an integrated learning process combining assessment, field practice, intensive mentoring, and career mapping.

The Effect of Green Economy Incentive on MSMEs in Implementing Circular Economy Practice as Part of Sustainability Economy

Hakimah Mawardi, Mas Wahyu Wibowo — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the implementation of circular economy practices in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Jakarta area, considering the mediating roles of variables such as Environmental Commitment and green ambidexterity innovation. The research was conducted in 10 MSME centers operating in Jakarta, with a total population of 164 MSME actors. Data collection was carried out through a quantitative survey using a questionnaire designed with a Likert scale of 1-5. The results indicate that Green Economy Incentive (GEI) has a positive and significant effect on Circular Economy Practice (CEP) with an influence value of 0.625. GEI also enhances Green Ambidexterity Innovation (GAI), which significantly mediates the relationship between GEI and CEP. However, Environmental Commitment (EC) does not mediate the relationship between GEI and CEP. These findings suggest that green economy incentives strengthen the implementation of circular economy practices by increasing environmental awareness and the adaptive innovation capabilities of MSMEs, thus playing a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices and the transformation towards a green economy in the MSME sector in Jakarta.