Leadership Essentials: Crisis Leadership for Frontline: Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

When it comes to being a leader, it’s important that you understand what motivates people to do their best work. One framework that is particularly useful is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It was developed in 1943 by Abraham Maslow and suggests that people are motivated by five types of needs. In this topic, you’ll get an overview of this theory to help you better understand how best to support your employees, especially during a crisis when their needs can change quickly and drastically.