216. Using the Enneagram with Tenured Teams

An episode of the Enneagram at Work podcast, hosted by Enneagram MBA, titled "216. Using the Enneagram with Tenured Teams" was published on February 21, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.

February 21, 2026 ·26m · Enneagram at Work

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Summary

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Episode Description

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):

Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:

https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit

Step 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026).

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In this episode, you'll hear about how the Enneagram works differently with long-standing teams, and why it can be even more powerful at this stage.

Tenured teams bring a lot of trust, loyalty, and company knowledge. But they also bring established patterns, unspoken roles, and sometimes outdated assumptions about one another. The Enneagram can help teams move from “That’s just how they are” to a deeper understanding of motivation, stress patterns, and growth potential.

If you lead or work within a long-standing team, this conversation will give you considerations for how you can see familiar dynamics with fresh eyes.

When you listen in, we'll cover:

What makes tenured teams unique
The upside of comfort, trust, and shared history
Why teams often say, “We already know ourselves”
How to update outdated labels and team roles
Practical ways leaders can use the Enneagram

Key Takeaway

The Enneagram isn’t just for teams trying to figure out who they are.

It can be incredibly useful for teams who already know each other because it brings awareness to the patterns everyone has learned to live with.

Young teams use the Enneagram to discover who they are.
Tenured teams use it to update who they’ve become.

Interested in Bringing This to Your Team?

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