About the Enneagram for the Workplace
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Enneagram for the Workplace
Cost: From $9/team member
Time to take: 15-20 minutes
Individual report: 15 pages, available online or as a PDF
What is the Enneagram for the Workplace assessment?
The Enneagram is a deeply introspective and emotionally rich personality framework that offers unique value for leaders and teams who are ready to deepen their personal growth. Unlike other assessments that focus on behavior or traits, the Enneagram explores core motivations, fears, and desires, for a team exploration that goes beyond simple workplace dynamics. Because of its emotionally focused approach, the Enneagram can take team conversations to a higher level—uncovering not just how people act, but why.
What does the Enneagram for the Workplace measure?
The Enneagram for the Workplace assessment is a broad measure of the personality traits underlying the Enneagram type framework. The assessment measures these key traits in order to match an individual to the Enneagram type which best fits their overall personality profile.
What’s covered in the results for the Enneagram for the Workplace?
The Enneagram for the Workplace report introduces the foundational concepts of the Enneagram system, including the Enneagram diagram, the three centers of intelligence, and the core traits and defining qualities of each type. In addition, it provides in-depth information on how Enneagram types are expressed in the workplace, including teamwork, communication, and conflict.
What are the applications and uses of the Enneagram for the Workplace?
With its deep exploration of values, drives, and beliefs, the Enneagram for the Workplace is best suited as a professional coaching and development tool. In this context, the Enneagram is able to spur insightful discussions into what motivates and inspires us at work.
For teams that are comfortable and familiar with concepts of interpersonal dynamics and growth, the Enneagram for the Workplace can also work as a team-building tool. Because it is complex and somewhat emotionally charged in nature, it is not the right tool for every team, but for sophisticated teams looking for a deeper exploration, it provides a rich source of insights.
The Enneagram for the Workplace is designed specifically to examine thoughts and behavior at work; for more general applications, consider the Enneagram for Individuals.
What are the benefits of using the Enneagram for the Workplace?
Bringing the Enneagram for the Workplace to your organization or coaching practice is a powerful way to introduce a deep system of understanding for self and others. You can expect a variety of beneficial outcomes, including:
- Understand how underlying beliefs and motivations drive differences in work style
- Explore a shared framework for discussing how core emotions manifest in our work
- Promote a culture of appreciation for diverse needs, beliefs, and values in the workplace
- Foster appreciation for personality diversity and how each type plays a different role
- Build recognition of teammates' strengths and core needs so they can be better utilized
- Shape individual development plans with a deep look at challenges and growth areas
Is the Enneagram for the Workplace valid and reliable?
The Enneagram for the Workplace has been extensively researched and validated using a large global sample. The assessment has been shown to have excellent reliability according to standard psychometric measures, as well as real-world correlations with key workplace outcomes.
What resources are available to support learning with the Enneagram for the Workplace?
Included with your purchase, you have access to a study guide, presentation kit, and employee workbook. These materials have been specifically designed to accompany the individual Enneagram for the Workplace report, and provide additional context, information on team dynamics, and interactive exercises to bring the concepts to life.
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