Personalities@Work:
Our Signature Program
Transforming Teams with the Enneagram at Work
Connecting People and Enhancing Team Dynamics
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, technology has made us more connected than ever. However, it has also contributed to a sense of disconnection at a human level, creating friction and making teamwork increasingly challenging. One of the best ways to address this issue is by understanding the diverse work personality types and how they can be effectively aligned to foster collaboration and high performance. The Enneagram at Work provides the perfect framework for this.
The Power of the ATA Enneagram at Work
Foster Better Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork
At Awareness to Action International, we recognize that every person brings unique values, communication styles, and habitual patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior to the workplace. These differences can lead to both positive outcomes and potential conflicts. However, by leveraging the ATA Enneagram, organizations can better understand these personality traits and how they influence behavior, both positively and negatively.
Successful organizations understand that these differences are not obstacles to overcome but opportunities to harness individual strengths. Our Personalities at Work program helps organizations foster better communication, collaboration, and teamwork by helping individuals understand not only their own personalities but also those of their colleagues.
The ATA Enneagram Helps Teams Overcome Friction
Understanding the ATA Enneagram is key to reducing friction in the workplace. By recognizing the different ATA Enneagram types and instinctual biases, organizations can create an environment where differences are seen as assets, not obstacles. Our program helps individuals understand what drives them and their colleagues, allowing them to communicate more effectively and collaborate more harmoniously.
People with different personality types can clash because they have different values and priorities. For example, someone who values quick results may clash with someone who values thoroughness, even though both are contributing to the team’s success in their own way. The ATA Enneagram helps individuals identify these clashes early and gives them tools to navigate them, leading to a more cohesive and productive team.
9 Work Personality Types and Core Values
A Powerful Tool for Self-Discovery and Team Building
The ATA Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding human personality. It is a rigorous update the popular personality model based on a simple yet profound diagram of nine intersecting lines (an “Enneagram”), that represents nine distinct personality types. These personality types, or Ennea-types, are interconnected, and understanding how they relate can significantly improve communication and collaboration at work.
The Personalities at Work program introduces the ATA Enneagram as a way to improve team dynamics and individual performance. We help participants understand their instinctual biases—the fundamental values that drive their behavior—and the nine Ennea-type strategies—the different ways people attempt to fulfill those values. By recognizing both dimensions of the personality—instinctual biases and strategies—employees can gain insight into their own blind spots and strengths, which leads to greater self-awareness and better interactions with others.
Many other Enneagram models focus primarily on the nine strategies (the “ennea”), treating the instinctual biases as secondary. However, the ATA Enneagram takes both elements into account equally, ensuring a more holistic approach to personality development. This comprehensive framework allows us to identify not just the strengths but also the friction points that may arise when individuals with different personality styles work together. Once we identify these areas of potential conflict, we can help teams implement strategies to reduce friction and improve communication.
A Program for Every Level and Need
Personalities at Work is designed to meet the needs of all levels within your organization, ensuring that time constraints are respected while still offering in-depth learning on work personality types. We offer flexible program formats that range from 90-minute sessions to two-day workshops, allowing you to choose the right fit for your team’s schedule.
Personalities@Work On Demand
Our asynchronous video program offers nearly 50 short videos divided into four courses, providing participants with the flexibility to learn at their own pace. This format is especially useful for front-line employees, supervisors, and new managers who are interested in exploring the nine work personality types and instinctual biases. The program includes online assessments and a PDF copy of The Enneagram Guidebook, so participants can begin applying their new knowledge right away.
Personalities@Work
The live and in-person and hybrid versions of Personalities at Work provides an in-depth introduction to the ATA Enneagram for mid- to senior-level managers. This program goes beyond personality typing by focusing on how personalities at work impact communication, collaboration, and growth. Participants will complete our online assessments and engage in one-on-one assessment interviews with ATA’s expert staff, ensuring they have a personalized roadmap for improving their team dynamics.
Executive Personalities@Work
For executive teams, the Executive Personalities at Work program offers a tailored approach that addresses the unique demands of senior leadership. This program includes one-on-one pre-program assessments, a team profile, actionable insights on improving collaboration, and follow-up executive coaching. In addition, participants will have access to OnDemand videos for six months to reinforce their learning.
Industry-Specific Applications: Sports and Entertainment
While the ATA Enneagram Personalities@Work program can be applied to any organization, we have developed specialized versions of the program for both the sports and entertainment industries.
With our strategic partner, Jillian Keaveny, we deliver a specialized program for the front office administrative, management, and coaching staff of athletic organizations. Jillian is a gym-owner, fitness and nutrition consultant, and multisport athlete who brings her passion for the Enneagram to her work in helping athletes reach peak performance. Find out more about her at www.JillianKeaveny.com.
TJ Dawe is a writer, actor, director, and producer. In addition to his work in these roles across Canada and the U.S., TJ is a creative consultant and collaborator with Mario Sikora in “The Enneagram in a Movie” podcast, videos, and Substack. Together, Mario and TJ provide Enneagram training to both the business and creative sides of companies in the movie and TV industry. Find out more about TJ at www.tjdawe.ca.
Customizable Solutions for Your Needs
Tailoring Programs to Fit Your Goals
At Awareness to Action International, we understand that every organization faces unique challenges. That’s why we work closely with each client to customize the Personalities at Work program to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to improve communication, reduce conflict, or enhance team collaboration, we can tailor our approach to help you achieve your goals.
Organizations that invest in understanding work personality types are better positioned to succeed in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. By bringing the ATA Enneagram into your organization, you’re empowering your team to unlock their full potential, enhance collaboration, and achieve their goals more efficiently.
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Our asynchronous, self-directed introduction to personalities at work.
Take the Next Step: Transform Your Team with Personalities@Work
Now that you’ve learned how the ATA Enneagram and Personalities at Work can improve communication, reduce friction, and create more cohesive teams, it’s time to take action.
Whether you’re looking for a one-time workshop or an ongoing partnership, our team is here to help you implement a personalized Personalities at Work program that suits your needs. We’ll work with you to ensure the program is tailored to your team’s specific challenges and objectives.