Nine ways of looking at work

Abstract

The Enneagram, a personality system of 9 types, became known to the general public in the 1970s. The application of the Enneagram to the business world is a relatively recent development, but those companies and organizations that have benefitted from learning the system can attest to its effectiveness. The Enneagram is a complex and comprehensive system for understanding the motivations and perceptions of human beings. Each of the 9 types is examined and how to maximize the potential of each on the job is discussed. The 9 types are: 1. the perfectionist, 2. the helper, 3. the performer, 4. the romantic, 5. the observer, 6. the loyal skeptic, 7. the epicures, 8. the boss, and 9. the mediator.