Posted by Perciever on July 28, 1999 at 09:28:22:
In Reply to: Organizational Culture posted by Sinead on July 27, 1999 at 19:57:31:
> I've heard that the US culture is "3ish", but wonder if specific companies have cultures that represent other e-points. If so, why? Wouldn't all US companies be "3ish"? I assume at some level managers set the culture, but there seems to be distinct character ingrained in today's corporations.
> I am currently in a very "3ish" fortune 500 company. At first the culture seemed energizing (I'm a heathy and successful 9), but now it seems so superficial.
> I've been climbing the ladder for 20 years (and its a tall ladder), but never observed the process through the lens of the enneagram, which I have been studying for about six months. I may have been happier in my ignorance, but am hopeful that through enlightenment will come positive and more intelligent decisions.
> I wonder if anyone has had similar observations/experiences/revelations?
The government is heavy in sixes and ones. Law enforcement in 8's, 1's, etc.
Corporations often hire three based image & efficiency gurus like tony robbins to
teach their staffs how to think and act like threes. As long as people buy into
this shit it will self perpetuate.