Introduction to the Enneagram

MBA

Enrichment Talks

An Introduction to the Enneagram

May 26th 2012

Chris Doran

We look at the world through blinkers

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………..and other people’s blinkers are different to yours


Self-awareness is the starting point for leadership


•Other people do not see the world the way you do

• In order to influence them, you have to see the world through their eyes

• In order to see the world through their eyes, you need to be aware of your own blinkers

•Your blinkers/type will always be there, but if you are AWARE of them, you can take control

Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram


TRAP 1

Use an understanding of your Type as an excuse

to avoid changing

TRAP 2

Play the game of spotting the blind spots in others

not your own

THE OPPORTUNITY

Escape the prison of your own blinkers/type through awareness

There are 9 basic types


These 9 types are centred on either Body, Heart or Head


BODY

HEAD HEART

The three Body types operate from the gut and are orientated to physical action


BODY

PEACEMAKER

CHALLENGER PERFECTIONIST

The three Heart types are focused on relationships with others


ARTIST

ACHIEVER

HEART

HELPER

The three Head types live in a world of thoughts and ideas


EXPLORER

HEAD THINKER

LOYALIST

Principle of personality typing


“Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness”

Type 1s have high standards they never live up to


TYPE 1: THE PERFECTIONIST

• Self image: “I do whats right”

• Driven, disciplined, dilligent, hard working reformers

• Set very high standards for themselves and others, moral

• Harsh critics, of self and others, no free lunch, strict meritocracy

• Inflexible, self-righteous, Good or Evil; no grey

Type 2s need to be needed


TYPE 2: THE HELPER

• Self-image: “I am loving”

• Sweet, tender, gentle, caring, generous

• Great antennae, empathy

• Can flip when feel taken advantage of, retake boundaries

• Emotionally needy, need to be essential to others, don’t know own needs

Type 3s are driven to be successful in the eyes of others


TYPE 3: THE ACHIEVER

• Self-image: “I am a winner”

• Natural Leaders – pragmatic, get things done, run organisations

• Value results/task over people

• Ambitious and competitive, never “lose” or “fail” – masters of “Spin”, even deceit, to maintain image

• Only love me because I achieve, living other peoples lives

Type 4s are focused on their internal feelings


TYPE 4: THE ARTIST

• Self-image: “I am special”

• Creative and original, have a gift for expressing emotion

• An eye for aesthetic beauty, style

• Introspective, have to be “authentic” to themselves, refuse to be part of herd, outcasts

• Dark, tragic, prone to depression, self-obsession and self-pity

Type 5s are stuck in their heads


TYPE 5: THE THINKER

• Self-image: “I am wise”

• Objective observers and thinkers, capable of focused concentration

• Driven to observe, understand and explain

• Out of touch with reality; prefer world of ideas and theory to reality

• Detached, cold fish, have difficult relating, little human warmth

Type 6s seek security in a dangerous world


TYPE 6: THE LOYALIST

• Self image: “I do my duty”

• Loyal, reliable and trustworthy conservatives

• Cautious worriers – always imagine the worst

• Seek security and certainty in organisations; trust authority not themselves

• Fight and flight reflex

Type 7’s believe the new is better than what they have


TYPE 7: THE EXPLORER/ENTHUSIAST

• Self image: “I am playful”

• Joyful, lively, fun, spontaneous optimists

• Get energy from “new” – new ideas, people, places, experiences

• Addicted to freedom, easily distracted, ADD, avoid routine, repetition and commitment

• Always chasing “more”, never get enough

Type 8s punch back at the body blows of life


TYPE 8: THE CHALLENGER

• Self image: “I am strong”

• Tough, passionate fighters – direct, decisive and assertive

• Fearless bulldozers, challenging authority

• Get energy from opposition, argument, punch back at life

• Can be mean bullies, intimidating and insensitive

Type 9s can help teams gel


TYPE 9: THE PEACEMAKER

• Self-image: “I am laid-back”

• Easy-going, easy to like, supportive

• Non-judgemental and humble, easily overlooked

• Have a hard time focusing, appear lazy as a result

• Avoid conflict, procrastinate

If you know yourself, you will manage others better


“Treat others as you wish to be

treated”

ENNEAGRAM AT WORK

If you know your own blinkers, you can be more forgiving of others


“I Love You,

You're Perfect,

Now Change.”

ENNEAGRAM AND RELATIONSHIPS

Hit New York/London Musical

Do you blame their flaws,

or your blinkers?

The purpose of this introduction is to inspire you to learn more about yourself


RICHARD RISO and RUSS HUDSON

GINGER LAPID-BOGDA

RICHARD ROHR

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENNEAGRAM

Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram


TRAP 1

Use an understanding of your Type as an excuse

to avoid changing

TRAP 2

Play the game of spotting the blind spots in others

not your own

THE OPPORTUNITY

Escape the prison of your type through awareness of it

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Introduction to the Enneagram