Journey to Global Leaders: A Conceptual Framework for Maximizing Leader Development Process for Future Professionals in Energy Sector

Abstract

Abstract - This study develops a comprehensive conceptual framework for maximizing the development of future leaders in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Utilizing a two-round Delphi technique with 16 senior industry experts, the research integrates the Leadership Growth Support System (Assessment, Challenge, Support), Leadership Development Levels (Achiever, Catalyst, Global), and various Leadership Development Methods. The framework aligns with millennial preferences for experiential learning, mentorship, and purpose-driven work, while incorporating the Direction, Alignment, and Commitment (DAC) model to ensure strategic alignment. Inter-rater reliability analysis demonstrated high consensus on leadership development framework. The framework addresses the unique preferences of millennial leaders, emphasizing the growth support system, experiential learning and alignment with the strategic organizational goals. This study contributes to talent management practices in the energy sector, highlighting the need for flexible, personalized approaches to leadership development that consider the dynamic challenges of sustainability, technological innovation and the evolvement of energy business landscape. The resulting framework offers a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating effective millennial leadership in the rapidly transforming energy industry.

Keywords - Future Leaders, Energy Sector, Leadership Development Model (LDM), Delphi Technique.