Enneagram & Organizations

How is the Enneagram useful in groups & organizations?

The Enneagram helps people intentionally relate to each other by understanding what motivates themselves and others.  Common problems caused by miscommunications, hurt feelings, and other misunderstandings often result from people assuming that others see, or should see, the world the way they do.  The Enneagram puts organizational members on the fast track to improving their working relationships.  With knowledge of the Enneagram, one can respond and interact in a manner that results in deeper understanding, better communication, and a more skillful use of energy toward achieving mutual goals.  With this common understanding and vocabulary among members, groups and organizations can be positively transformed.

 

Do not fear the enneagram! As a practical manager of a science-oriented organization, I admit to some skepticism at first, but Dale presents the enneagram as a fantastic tool to help colleagues see their co-workers’ (and their own) “angles” on work and life. Dale keeps the “woo-woo” factor out, while perceptively guiding the group to the eye-popping realization that we do not all experience the world the same way. An invaluable aid to communication and collaboration.

Alan Horton, Managing Director of The Freshwater Trust

 

Over the last few years I have had my interest piqued over learning more about the Enneagram.  When Dale offered a couple of sessions here at the Franciscan Spiritual Center, we received rave reviews of his presentation which further interested me personally.  I wasn’t disappointed!  Dale presents fairly complicated material in a lively, humorous manner that engages everyone.  As a “one” I learned both  the good and challenging elements of my personality as well as how to relate better with others.  Many thanks to Dale and our group for a memorable Enneagram experience.

Mary Erickson, Executive Director, Franciscan Spiritual Center