A Tester's Hierarchy of Needs - Stephen Janaway

Talk Description

What motivates you to work and improve as a tester? Why do the testers in your team work well together? Or why don’t they? Have you ever wondered what motivates professional testers?

Maslow’s Theory of Needs seeks to describe the psychology of humans by way of a hierarchical model. From physiological needs up to self-actualization, it helps explain what motivates us and how we express that motivation. A Testers Hierarchy of Needs does the same for software testers.

If you manage testers and have a keen interest in ensuring that your team are motivated and work well together, or if you are a tester wondering what is needed to make your team great, then come along and discover more. I will present a framework which helps explain tester psychology, how internal and external factors can affect their motivations, and steps that can be taken to better motivate yourself and your team.

By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

Stephen Janaway

VP of Engineering

I'm a VP of Engineering with a passion for seeing how we can use technology to push the boundaries of what’s possible, while building sustainable, happy, high performing teams.

I regularly write and present about all things leadership and software. co-curate the Testing In the Pub podcast and can be found talking about all things technology on Twitter @stephenjanaway.