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Teamwork: Collaborating with Different Enneagram Personalities.
4 min readFeb 10, 2024
The Enneagram is a sophisticated personality typing system, provides useful insights into people’s motivations and impulses.
This insight can transform teamwork by allowing you to manage different personalities and create a more collaborative and productive atmosphere.
But how can you put your knowledge into practice? Let’s take a look at effective teamwork tactics for each Enneagram type, as well as constructive conflict resolution tips:
Ones: The Conscientious Collaborators:
- Strengths: Reliable, detail-oriented, quality-focused.
- Teamwork Tips: Be clear about expectations, provide specific feedback, and appreciate their dedication to accuracy.
- Argument Navigation: Focus on shared goals, use data and evidence to support your points, and avoid criticizing your work harshly.
Twos: The Generous Givers:
- Strengths: Supportive, helpful, relationship-oriented.
- Teamwork Tips: Express gratitude for their contributions, clearly communicate your needs, and avoid exploiting their…