The Enneagram is a tool for building stronger, more connected teams. By understanding each person’s core motivations, communication styles, and stress responses, teams can improve collaboration, resolve conflicts more effectively, and create a culture where everyone thrives.
But simply knowing your type isn’t enough. The key is applying these insights in ways that strengthen daily interactions and team dynamics.
In this article, you’ll find four Enneagram team building activities designed to help your team:
✅ Understand each other’s work styles for better collaboration.
✅ Navigate conflict with more awareness and empathy.
✅ Run more productive meetings by leveraging different strengths.
✅ Empower each person to contribute in a way that aligns with their strengths and motivations.
Creating space for these conversations might feel uncomfortable at first—but the long-term benefits of a more cohesive, engaged team make it well worth the effort.
1. Use A Messaging Channel To Share What The Team Is Learning
Start a slack channel or other messaging thread for teammates to share and appreciate what they are learning about themself and others. Affirming and recognizing new insights is a powerful way to celebrate and reinforce a healthy team culture.
Find ways for your team to communicate how they are growing and what they value in one another. Using the Enneagram as a springboard is an easy way to begin nurturing this type of conversation.
2. Create A Type Map That Indicates Each Team Member's Number Within The Enneagram Symbol
Recognizing the makeup of your team can illuminate areas of strengths and weaknesses. Doing so will help you identify where other personality types may be able to contribute and provide additional insight or a fresh perspective.
This activity can also help you understand why you or a team member may react in certain ways. Having this information as a reference point will allow everyone to anticipate responses, support each other, and leverage strengths better.
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