The Role of Digital Mindset in Mediating the Relationship Between Dynamic Managerial Capabilities and Strategic Leadership in Indonesian Startups

Authors

  • Vincentia Heryani Septyaningrum Universitas Bina Nusantara
  • Siti Aulia Chairunisa Universitas Bina Nusantara
  • Dony Nickolas Universitas Bina Nusantara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37680/ijief.v6i1.9960

Keywords:

Digital Mindset; Dynamic Capabilities; Strategic Leadership; Indonesian Startups; Organizational Performance

Abstract

High failure rates among Indonesian startups often stem from weak strategic planning and an inability to navigate rapid technological shifts. This study investigates the mediating role of a digital mindset in the relationship between dynamic managerial capabilities and strategic leadership. A quantitative explanatory design was employed, utilizing data from 100 startup managers collected via LinkedIn and Google Forms. Analysis using multiple regression and the PROCESS Macro reveals that while dynamic managerial capabilities do not directly impact strategic leadership significantly, they exert a profound influence on developing a digital mindset. Digital mindset serves as a full mediator, effectively translating managerial resources into impactful leadership behaviors and explaining 50.9% of the variation in strategic leadership. These findings contribute to the Upper Echelons Theory by highlighting that managerial skills in the digital era remain latent unless filtered through a technology-oriented cognitive framework. Practical results offer a roadmap for founders to prioritize mental adaptability and digital experimentation to ensure long-term organizational sustainability

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2026-07-20

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Septyaningrum, V. H., Chairunisa, S. A., & Nickolas, D. (2026). The Role of Digital Mindset in Mediating the Relationship Between Dynamic Managerial Capabilities and Strategic Leadership in Indonesian Startups. Indonesian Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance, 6(1), 767–786. https://doi.org/10.37680/ijief.v6i1.9960

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