The Best Enneagram-Based Team Development Services (And How to Choose the Right One)

Looking to bring the Enneagram into your workplace but not sure where to start. Or who to trust? Here's an honest breakdown of what's out there, what to look for, and how to find the right fit for your team.

If you've ever Googled "Enneagram team development," you've probably noticed that the options range from one-time personality workshops to full-scale organizational programs, and everything in between. The quality, depth, and approach widely vary. 

As someone who has spent years helping leaders and teams turn Enneagram insight into actual performance change, I want to give you a genuinely useful guide, not a fluff list, but a real breakdown of what's available, what differentiates great providers from mediocre ones, and what to ask before you hire anyone (including us).

Why the Enneagram Works for Teams (When It's Done Right)

Before we get into providers, let's talk about what makes the Enneagram uniquely powerful for team development, because not all personality tools are equal.

Unlike assessments that describe what you do, the Enneagram gets at why you do it. It reveals the core motivations, fears, and stress patterns that drive behavior, which means it gets to the root of communication breakdowns, conflict, and collaboration gaps instead of just describing them.

When a team understands that their Type 1 colleague isn't being critical just to be difficult, they're wired to see what could be better and feel responsible for fixing it, suddenly that dynamic shifts. That's the kind of insight that can actually change how people work together.

But there's a catch: the Enneagram is only as useful as the person facilitating it. In the wrong hands, it becomes a party trick game. In the right hands, it becomes a genuine organizational development tool.

So what should you look for?

What Separates Good Enneagram Team Development from Great

Certified, experienced facilitation. Look for coaches and facilitators with recognized credentials, ideally through the International Enneagram Association (IEA) or a reputable certification body like Awareness to Action. The Enneagram is nuanced. Depth matters.

A focus on application, not just typing. Knowing your type is step one. The real work is learning what to do with that information in the context of real team dynamics. Great providers don't stop at "here are the nine types." They connect the insight to actual behavior change.

Customization for your team's specific challenges. Generic workshops have their place, but the most impactful work happens when the facilitator has taken time to understand your team's makeup, your industry, and what you're actually trying to solve.

A multi-session approach. One workshop can spark awareness. Real, lasting change, whether in communication, trust, conflict resolution, or leadership, takes reinforcement over time. Look for providers who offer ongoing engagement, not just a one-and-done.

Structured, validated assessments. Not all Enneagram tests are created equal. Providers using validated, professionally designed assessments (vs. free online quizzes) will give your team more accurate starting points.

A Look at Notable Enneagram Team Development Providers

Enneagram MBA

Best for: Organizations that want real behavior change, not just personality awareness

This is us! And I'll be transparent about what we do and why we built it the way we did.

At Enneagram MBA, we work with HR leaders, L&D teams, and executives at organizations ranging from small businesses to large corporations (past clients include Reddit, MARS Petcare, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Atlantic, Amazon, City of Irving and Kaiser Permanente). A tagline of ours is "Helping leaders and teams turn personality insight into performance"  and that word performance is intentional. You can learn more about our use cases here.

Our flagship offering is the Dream Team Momentum program: a 90-day, three-session engagement designed to go beyond a single workshop and create lasting shifts in how teams communicate, collaborate, and navigate conflict. For organizations ready to go deeper, our Dream Team Certified Workplace™ program takes teams through six full modules:  Identity, Energy, Interaction, Tension, Influence, and Evolution, with a certification badge and LinkedIn credentials at the end.

We also offer standalone 2-hour, half-day and full-day workshops for teams that are newer to the Enneagram or want to explore fit before committing to a longer engagement.

What makes our approach different: we're application-focused from the start. Every session is built around so what? What does knowing this actually change about how you lead, how you give feedback, how you show up in conflict? We also offer leader-specific coaching through our Best Boss Ever Leadership™ program, because team culture starts at the top.

We're based out of the Louisville, KY metro area and work with organizations throughout North America and our podcast, Enneagram at Work, reaches listeners all over the world. 

👉 Explore our team workshops: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops

The Enneagram in Business (Ginger Lapid-Bogda, PhD)

Best for: Organizations looking for a highly structured, research-backed approach

Ginger Lapid-Bogda is one of the most prominent names in the Enneagram business space, with multiple books and decades of organizational consulting experience. Her framework integrates the Enneagram with proven organizational effectiveness models and offers both basic team building and advanced team development tracks. If your organization values academic rigor and a highly structured methodology, this is a strong option, though it tends to be delivered through a network of certified trainers rather than directly from Ginger herself.

Integrative Enneagram Solutions (iEQ9)

Best for: Organizations that want a scientifically validated assessment as the foundation

The iEQ9 is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and psychometrically validated Enneagram assessments available. Integrative Enneagram Solutions offers team reports, coach training, and organizational consulting built around this assessment. If your L&D team is data-driven and wants robust individual and team profiles to anchor the work, iEQ9 is worth exploring. Note that their primary model is training coaches and consultants to use the tool, so you may be working with a certified iEQ9 practitioner rather than the company directly.

The Working Enneagram (Kelsey Taylor)

Best for: Teams looking for a fun, accessible introduction to the Enneagram

The Working Enneagram offers engaging, personality-forward workshops that prioritize the participant experience. Kelsey has built a warm, approachable brand and consistently gets strong reviews for making Enneagram content feel accessible and relevant. If your team is Enneagram-curious but hasn't done much self-development work before, this is a welcoming entry point.

Cloverleaf

Best for: Ongoing, tech-enabled nudges embedded in daily work tools

Cloverleaf takes a different approach. Rather than workshops, it integrates personality insights (including Enneagram) directly into tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, delivering small "coaching nudges" in the flow of work. It's less about deep facilitated experiences and more about embedding awareness into daily interactions. This works well as a complement to workshop-based work, especially for distributed or remote teams.

FullTilt Team Development

Best for: Teams that want high-energy, experiential facilitation

FullTilt specializes in experiential team development and offers Enneagram-based workshops as part of a broader team-building portfolio. If your team responds well to active, interactive learning formats and you want the Enneagram wrapped in a high-energy experience, FullTilt is worth a look.

How to Choose the Right Provider for Your Team

Here are the questions worth asking before you commit:

1. What's your certification and training background? Look for IEA membership, Awareness to Action certification, or another recognized credential. Ask how long they've been working with the Enneagram professionally, not just personally.

2. Do you customize your approach, or is it the same workshop for every team? The best providers will ask you questions before they pitch you a solution. If someone sends you a proposal before asking about your team's specific challenges, that's a signal.

3. What happens after the workshop? One session creates awareness. Real culture change requires reinforcement. Ask what ongoing support looks like, whether that's follow-up sessions, leader coaching, or resources your team can use independently.

4. Can you share examples of outcomes with similar organizations? References, case studies, and specific examples matter more than general testimonials. Ask for clients in your industry or with similar team challenges.

5. What assessment do you use, and why? Not all Enneagram tests are equally accurate. Understand what tool your provider is using and whether it's validated for professional use.

Final Takeaway

The Enneagram is one of the most powerful tools available for team development, but only when it's applied with depth, skill, and intention. The right provider will help your team move from "oh, that's interesting" to actual, observable change in how people communicate, collaborate, and lead.

If you're ready to explore what that could look like for your team, we'd love to talk!

Find the best Enneagram experience for your team: 

https://www.enneagrammba.com/start-planning-your-enneagram-workshop

Sarah Wallace is the founder of Enneagram MBA and an Awareness to Action Certified Enneagram Coach. She works with HR leaders, L&D teams, and executives to take a group of coworkers to a dream team, hrough workshops, coaching, and multi-session development programs. Learn more at enneagrammba.com or connect on LinkedIn.