Engineering Leadership: Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy for Team Success and Fulfillment

In the dynamic and often challenging field of engineering, the role of a manager transcends mere project oversight and technical problem-solving. At its core, engineering management is about people — understanding their motivations, fostering their growth, and creating an environment where they can thrive. This is where Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a cornerstone of psychological theory, becomes particularly relevant. Originally proposed in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation”, Maslow’s framework…