From Commander to Empowerer: Addressing Turnover and Engagement in Indonesia’s Palm Oil Sector

Indonesia's palm oil sector faces severe human capital challenges with 84% annual turnover and only 25% millennial engagement. The traditional Command-and-Control leadership style is misaligned with workforce expectations, impacting productivity and quality. Transitioning to an empowering leadership model, emphasizing autonomy and accountability, is essential to improve retention and performance.