Understanding Ourselves and Others

One of the resources I use to encourage greater self-awareness and understanding is the Enneagram.

I have introduced it to teenagers, parents, teachers and business groups, and have also led a one-day retreat devoted to exploring its ideas.

The Enneagram offers a framework for reflecting on the different ways people see the world, take in and interpret information, respond emotionally and interact with others.

Exploring these differences can encourage us to question our assumptions, recognise our own habits and become more understanding of people whose perspectives differ from ours.

For parents and teachers, this can open up useful conversations about young people's behaviour and communication. For leaders and businesses, it can provide a starting point for discussing working relationships, teamwork and the different ways people approach challenges.

I use the Enneagram as a tool for reflection and discussion, rather than as a way of placing people into fixed categories.

It can be explored as part of a wider programme or form the focus of a tailored one-day retreat.

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A framework for reflection and discussion rather than a scientifically established personality assessment.