The Enneagram In Business - Ginger Lapid-Bogda PhD
 

February | 2011
 
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AT A GLANCE...
MONTHLY INSIGHT: INVOLVEMENT

Gayle Hardie, a transformative business consultant from Australia and Senior Member of the Enneagram in Business Network, has written this month's Insight Activity on Involvement.


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Involvement is being engaged in the moment and experiencing what can be achieved - no matter the significance. When our involvement is aligned with what we are passionate about, there is no greater opportunity to make a difference. And the amazing thing is that with involvement and passion aligned, it all seems to happen without any effort.

 

It is important to recognize the different ways that we can be involved - and it is not just in the "doing," which many of us find so easy. Being part of the team, sharing your aspirations about what is possible, encouraging others to become engaged and assisting them in realizing their goals, identifying the unique talents others bring, sharing your knowledge and understanding, identifying potential risks to achieving success, and finding creative and unusual ways to involve everyone are all just as important.

 

You can click here to read the blog in which I've written about how each of us, depending on our Enneagram style, can become more truly, deeply, and consistently involved. It is really about how we each can be both more conscious and fully engaged in the moment. 

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"Know Your Type:" the New Enneagram iPhone App


How "Know Your Type" Is Doing
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"Know Your Type" seems to be doing really well, though this is such new territory it is somewhat hard to measure. The project manager for the App, Dan McCall, is an Enneagram 3, so he has given us many websites that track how an App is doing. Here are just some of the many statistics:
 


  • 20 App reviews in 7 different countries, all extremely positive and with 5-star ratings
  • Over 1300 App downloads worldwide
  • 1184: North America
  • 111: Europe 
  • 36: Asia
  • 29: Oceana (Australia and New Zealand)
  • 7: South America
  • 5: Africa
  • 2: Central America 

On the technical side, Know Your Type has been highlighted in the iTunes store as "New and Noteworthy" under the Lifestyle section in the US, Ireland, India, Brazil, and Thailand. How an App gets there is unclear, but it is considered highly desirable to be featured in this way.  

 

Ratings and reviews on iTunes really help people know about the App. Once you do this, it can take up to 48 hours to post and iTunes holds these until there are a total of 5 in a particular country. So please help out if you can. Here's how you do a rating and review:

  • Go to the App store on your iPhone (iPad or iPod Touch)
  • Do a search for Enneagram.
  • Click on Know Your Type App.
  • Scroll to the bottom where is says "# of Ratings"; click on arrow.
  • Click on "Write a Review."
  • Put in your iTunes password.
  • Tap on stars to rate.
  • Write the review!

For obvious reasons, Apple only lets people who have already purchased an App rate and review it.
 

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Mini-Movie: "Know Your Type"

 

Why a mini-movie on the App? Because all the App social media marketing books say that this is a must for press releases and App reviewers/bloggers. As a result, we created a 4-minute movie on the App, but it covers the 9 Enneagram types in a highly visual way that you might enjoy watching. To view, go to the Enneagram in Business YouTube channel.

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Radio Interview: "Know Your Type" 


On Saturday, January 29th, Adrienne Williams - radio interviewer and longtime student of the Enneagram - interviewed Ginger for an hour about the new Enneagram iPhone App: its purpose, where the name came from, the use of modern technology in transmitting the insights of the Enneagram and some of the controversies around it, and more.

Click here to read the article and hear the interview.

Adrienne has interviewed several Enneagram teachers and authors, including Don Riso, Elizabeth Wagele, and Ingrid Staab, on her show, Enneagram Talk Radio, and is soon launching a new website, EnneagramLife.com

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What's Next: "Know Your Type"
 

Right now, we're trying to get the word out about the App as much as possible. You can help by rating and reviewing it, and passing information about the App to your friends, family, and coworkers. These make a huge difference!
 

There are plans for App translations into Thai, Korean, Chinese, and probably Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French.
 

Many people have asked if there will be an Android version of "Know Your Type." All we can say is that 9 months ago, there was not even an idea for an Enneagram iPhone App. Droids are on an entirely different technology platform, so while the content, graphics, and interface/functionality are all designed, there would be a lot of programming involved. So, we'll see what happens.

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A Big Thank You: "Know Your Type"


I personally want to thank all of you for the incredibly supportive emails, Facebook messages, and App reviews on iTunes. It has been overwhelming in a good way. I especially want to thank Barry Ahern for putting the iPhone App information on the Irish Enneagram website and to Tom Condon, for including information about "Know Your Type" in his recent newsletter. Many others have sent out emails to their networks, and I know some bigger information distribution are being planned for February, so thanks in advance!

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Enneagram iPhone App

Created by Ginger Lapid-Bogda, this animated, interactive App for home and work includes typing and how to prevent conflict; reduce stress; interact with others; and engage in development activities specific to your type. There are type videos, a way to test your Enneagram knowledge in real-world situation, theory, and more.


Only $2.99 on the iTunes App Store

Go to EnneagramApp.com

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: COACHING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM BASED ON BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE YOU COACH | CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA | $1300 USD - ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT!!

MARCH 7 - 11, 2011 | 5 DAYS 
 

In this five-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing to individuals, gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental steps to becoming a excellent coach of others, and practice over 16 incisive and high-impact coaching techniques as well as learn how to adjust these to individuals of the nine different Enneagram styles.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:  COACHING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM BASED ON BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE YOU COACH
| HONG KONG (program in English and Mandarin)

APRIL 26 - 30, 2011  |  5 DAYS


In this five-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing to individuals, gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental steps to becoming a excellent coach of others, and practice over 16 incisive and high-impact coaching techniques as well as learn how to adjust these to individuals of the nine different Enneagram styles.

Complete Program Description

Contact Gloria Hung to register   
 

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: COACHING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM BASED ON BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE YOU COACH | MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA | $1300 USD

JUNE 20 - 24, 2011 | 5 DAYS  

In this five-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing to individuals, gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental steps to becoming a excellent coach of others, and practice over 16 incisive and high-impact coaching techniques as well as learn how to adjust these to individuals of the nine different Enneagram styles.
 

Complete Program Description

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:  TRAIN-THE-TRAINER BASED ON BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOURSELF AT WORK
| FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA | $1300 USD
JULY 22 - 27, 2011 | 6 DAYS  

In this 6-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing in groups and to facilitate a wide variety of interactive activities focused on the business applications of the Enneagram: communication, feedback, conflict, teams, leadership, and transformation.

Complete Program Description

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:  LEADERSHIP TRAIN-THE-TRAINER BASED ON WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
| FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA | $1500 USD
AUGUST 1 - 6, 2011 | 6 DAYS  

In this 6-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing in groups and to facilitate groups and/or teams of leaders using a variety of interactive activities focused on using the Enneagram to develop seven strategic leadership competencies: Drive for Results; Strive for Self-Mastery; Know the Business; Think and Act Strategically; Become an Excellent Communicator; Lead High-Performing Teams; Make Optimal Decisions; and Take Charge of Change. Activities include large and small group work as well as an innovative technology called "Leadership Learning Communities," an approach that creates leadership cultures of growth, development, and mutual support.

 

Complete Program Description

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:  COACHING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM BASED ON BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE YOU COACH
| MILAN, ITALY (program in Italian)
NOVEMBER 19 - 23, 2011 | 5 DAYS  

In this five-day program, HR professionals, trainers and consultants, coaches, and managers learn to teach the Enneagram system and typing to individuals, gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental steps to becoming a excellent coach of others, and practice over 16 incisive and high-impact coaching techniques as well as learn how to adjust these to individuals of the nine different Enneagram styles.

 

Complete Program Description

Contact Marta Montemezzani to register 


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