The Enneagram is a helpful tool in organizations.
The Enneagram helps people intentionally relate to each other by understanding what motivates themselves and others.  Common problems caused by miscommunications, hurt feelings, and other misunderstandings often result from people assuming that others see, or should see, the world the way they do.  The Enneagram puts organizational members on the fast track to improving their working relationships. With knowledge of the Enneagram, one can respond and interact in a manner that results in deeper understanding, better communication, and a more skillful use of energy toward achieving mutual goals. With this common understanding and vocabulary among members, groups and organizations can be positively transformed.   

Work with Portland's Enneagram Professional

​Dale Rhodes has extensive nonprofit management experience: As a direct service coordinator for the homeless and mentally ill with Thresholds Bridge in Chicago, as Director of Group Services for the Chicago GLBTQ Center Horizons, as Director of the Illinois AIDS Hotline in Chicago, as a MetroCrisis/ProtoCall Crisis Counselor and EAP Accounts Manager in Portland, and as the Ryan White Federal Care Act Council Staff for Multnomah County Commissioner Bev Stein; all of which support his work as a seasoned coach, consultant and trainer.  

Since 2002, Dale has been providing training and ongoing community experiences with the Enneagram. Enneagram Portland was named in formal global partnership with Enneagram Worldwide, the school founded by author Helen Palmer and Stanford Psychiatrist David Daniels, MD.  Dale has been the counselor-on-duty at their Enneagram Professionals Training Program (EPTP) and a professional mentor for candidates seeking professional certification.  Dale has also completed two other Enneagram Certifications: One with Loyola U Chicago author Jerry Wagner, Ph.D. (Spectrum) and another with author Tom Condon (Changeworks).  He has been fortunate to study in person with a wide variety of accomplished Enneagram teachers, providing the basis for a unique interdisciplinary approach to exploring the Nine Points of View.

A Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration (Spertus College, Chicago) and A Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Marylhurst University, Oregon) means that he can convey his message to just about anyone.  Dale can provide a training for your organization or can be a subcontractor who contributes to a training or a consulting project that you already manage.  Bring the Enneagram into your culture, online or in-person!

It was such a pleasure to have you join our staff today, to teach us your passion. The feedback has been wonderful, and there have already been several requests to go deeper into the work. You are an extraordinary facilitator. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, spirt, and stories with us.  With profound gratitude.
- Mya Chamberlin, Executive Director at Friendly House NW Portland

Thanks for bringing your knowledge and wisdom to camp with us.  For many, your presentation was the highlight of the weekend and for all it was a chance to go inside and explore some of ourselves. 
-David Kahl, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Ergo Depot

We hired Dale to start our Leadership Program. Best program ever on using personal behavioral knowledge to grow/lead a team!! First time I have ever had participants ask for more time with a speaker on this topic. Outstanding knowledge and applicability to leadership in all types of organizations.  
-Agnes Zach, Director, Willamette Valley Development Officers

These organizations can attest to the benefits of professional support and leadership development training with Dale Rhodes. ​Their websites are linked for your review.  

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