The Influence of Training and Digital Culture on The Capabilities of Developer Talent: A Case Study of PT. XYZ

This study investigates the influence of training and digital culture on developer talent capabilities at PT. XYZ, focusing on Chapter DEV as part of the company’s digital transformation strategy. Specifically, it examines the individual and combined effects of training and digital culture in enhancing developer capabilities. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data was collected from 185 randomly selected developers out of a total of 344 trained employees through a structured online questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4 software. The analysis included outer and inner model evaluations as well as hypothesis testing. Training was found to positively and significantly affect capability (? = 0.217; p = 0.013), although the influence was moderate. In contrast, digital culture exerted a stronger and more significant effect (? = 0.725; p = 0.000) with a large effect size (f² = 0.415). This research contributes to the literature on digital capability development within agile organizations by highlighting the pivotal role of digital culture in amplifying the impact of training. The findings suggest that, while training remains essential, a strong organizational digital culture acts as a catalyst that facilitates the absorption and application of newly acquired skills. This challenges conventional assumptions that prioritize training alone and provides practical implications for talent development strategies in digitally transforming enterprises.