The Enneagram at Work: Unlocking Team Potential Through Self-Discovery

🔍 Ever wondered why some teams click instantly while others struggle to find their groove? The secret might just lie in a personality typing system called the Enneagram. The Enneagram is a tool for personality typing that can help your team members how they show up and interact with each other. By discovering their types, your team members can cultivate an understanding of their core motivations at work, while also addressing the issues holding them back from reaching their greatest potential. In my years of coaching teams, I've discovered that understanding the Enneagram isn't just a personal growth tool—it's a catalyst for transforming team dynamics. Let's dive into how the Enneagram can revolutionize your team's collaboration and increase productivity.

The Enneagram: Your Team's Hidden Superpower

Imagine having a map of your colleagues' core motivations, fears, and strengths. That's exactly what the Enneagram provides. Here's a quick rundown of the 9 types:

1. The Reformer: Principled, purposeful, self-controlled

2. The Helper: Generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing

3. The Achiever: Adaptive, excelling, driven

4. The Individualist: Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed

5. The Investigator: Perceptive, innovative, isolated

6. The Loyalist: Engaging, responsible, anxious

7. The Enthusiast: Spontaneous, versatile, scattered

8. The Challenger: Self-confident, decisive, confrontational

9. The Peacemaker: Receptive, reassuring, complacent

Transforming Team Dynamics

The magic happens once your team members understand their own type and those of their co-workers. By applying the wisdom of the Enneagram, your team will benefit from:

• Enhanced Communication: Knowing how each type processes information allows for tailored communication strategies.

• Conflict Resolution: Understanding core fears and motivations helps defuse tensions before they escalate.

• Optimal Task Allocation: Align roles with natural strengths for peak performance.

• Increased Empathy: Recognizing different perspectives fosters a more supportive work environment.

Unlock Your Team's Potential Today

Ready to improve your team's health and productivity? One Foot Coaching offers Team Enneagram Workshops. This includes:

• Individual Enneagram typing assessments for up to 10 team members

• A virtual or in-person workshop on applying Enneagram insights to your team's specific challenges

• A customized report with actionable strategies for improved collaboration

When it comes to creating happy and healthy teams, self-awareness isn't just an advantage—it's the key to unlocking unprecedented success. If you're ready to learn how the Enneagram can help, let's chat about what an Enneagram workshop would look like for your team.