Competency/Efficiency Grouping: "Working to Fix It"

This episode concludes our exploration of the Enneagram's Harmonic Triads, which describe common ways people respond to conflict, stress, and disappointment. In previous episodes, we explored the Catalyzer Grouping (Types 4, 6, and 8) and the Positive Outlook Grouping (Types 2, 7, and 9). In this episode, we focus on the Competency (or Efficiency) Grouping—Types 1, 3, and 5. People in this group tend to respond to problems by stepping back, analyzing the situation, and finding the most effective solution. Their goal is to identify what's wrong and fix it so progress can continue. In this process, emotions may be set aside in favor of objectivity and efficiency. This panel discussion explores the goals, motivations, and strategies Competency Types use to address problems and resolve conflict. Panelists include Stephen Garlow (Type 1), Lynda Rands (Type 3), and Eric Woolf (Type 5).