1. MBA
Enrichment Talks
An Introduction to the Enneagram
May 26th 2012
Chris Doran

2. We look at the world through blinkers
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3. ………..and other people’s blinkers are different to yours
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4. 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
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5. Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram
TRAP 1 TRAP 2
Use an understanding of Play the game of spotting
your Type as an excuse the blind spots in others
to avoid changing not your own
THE OPPORTUNITY
Escape the prison of your own
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6. There are 9 basic types
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7. These 9 types are centred on either Body, Heart or Head
BODY
HEAD HEART
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8. The three Body types operate from the gut and are orientated to
physical action
BODY
PEACEMAKER
CHALLENGER PERFECTIONIST
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9. The three Heart types are focused on relationships with others
HELPER
ACHIEVER
ARTIST HEART
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10. The three Head types live in a world of thoughts and ideas
EXPLORER
LOYALIST
HEAD
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11. Principle of personality typing
“Your greatest strength is also
your greatest weakness”
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. If you know yourself, you will manage others better
ENNEAGRAM AT WORK
“Treat others as
you wish to be
treated”
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22. If you know your own blinkers, you can be more forgiving of others
ENNEAGRAM AND RELATIONSHIPS
“I Love You,
 You're Perfect,
 Now Change.”
Hit New York/London Musical

Do you blame their flaws,
or your blinkers?
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23. The purpose of this introduction is to inspire you to learn more
about yourself
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENNEAGRAM
RICHARD RISO and RUSS HUDSON
GINGER LAPID-BOGDA
RICHARD ROHR
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24. Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram
TRAP 1 TRAP 2
Use an understanding of Play the game of spotting
your Type as an excuse the blind spots in others
to avoid changing not your own
THE OPPORTUNITY
Escape the prison of your type
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