Paraphrase Engagement provides a powerful means of achieving the highest order individual needs of self-realization and fulfillment. Employee engagement offers many advantages over traditional management practices as it: Replaces the adversarial mentality with trust and cooperation Develops the skills and leadership capability of individuals, creating a sense of mission and fostering trust Increases employee morale and commitment to the organization Fosters creativity and innovation, the source of competitive advantage Helps people understand quality principles and instills these principles into the corporate culture Allows employees to solve problems at the source immediately Improves quality and productivity