Susan Drumm uses the Enneagram to build stronger teams by mapping each person's type and spotting gaps. A team heavy on Drivers but light on Detail Checkers will miss problems. Drumm, a Type 7, borrows structure from Type 1 and caution from Type 6 to lead better. Teams that welcome disagreement make sharper decisions.
Chapters
Here's where the Enneagram comes in as a growth map. First, know your own type and how you naturally lead. And then second, map your team. Who's missing? Do you have too many Drivers and not enough Detail Checkers? Maybe too many Peacemakers and no one to push the pace? Fill the gaps with intention and then learn how to stretch beyond your type. As a Type 7 myself, my growth path involves leaning into structure and discipline of a Type 1 and the risk awareness of a Type 6. It's not always comfortable, but it's made me a better leader and my team stronger. Here's the bottom line: a conflict-free team might feel good in the moment, but it's a trap. Healthy disagreement isn't a threat, it's the raw material for your best ideas. When you build cognitive diversity and make it safe for people to speak up, you get sharper thinking, better decisions, and a whole lot fewer costly mistakes.