The Enneagram and Communication Styles

Abstract

This thesis seeks to find the relationship between the Enneagram and communication styles. Background data on the Enneagram and its Triads was first presented to provide ample background knowledge on the material. Then, a case study of three individuals was conducted, a Type Nine, Type Six, and Type Three. Each individual had a similar background and profile. This case study was conducted by asking a series of questions, which pertained to the different communication preferences and styles of each respective individual. Once the data was collected, it was analyzed in the context of the qualities of each individual’s Enneagram type and Triad. Based on the research findings, there appears to be a strong connection between an individual’s Enneagram type and their communication preferences and styles.