Improving Diversity with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Channel: Southern California Linux Expo
Date: 2016-01-24

Talk by Sarah Sharp

"Diversity" and "inclusion" have become popular buzzwords in the past five years among the tech community. Many open source projects have tried to attract developers who are traditionally underrepresented in tech, but some lack a systematic approach.
In 1943, Maslow defined the human hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and finally, self-actualization. Maslow theorized that the most urgent needs must be met before a larger goal can be accomplished. This talk will use Maslow's hierarchy of needs to create a systematic approach for increasing diversity in open source.

More info at: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/14x/presentations/improving-diversity-maslows-hierarchy-needs