Team Dynamics.

Lauren, Jelena, and Alana share a strong Influence orientation in their DISC profiles, making them naturally persuasive, outgoing, and relationship-driven. Their shared Futuristic strength (Alana and Jelena) suggests a visionary approach, always looking ahead and inspired by possibilities. Lauren, with Connectedness and Developer, balances this by grounding the team in meaningful relationships and growth. Their Enneagram types add further depth—Lauren (Type 9) is a natural harmonizer, Jelena (Type 8) is assertive and driven, and Alana (Type 7) brings energy, adaptability, and a love for new ideas. Together, they create a team that is both innovative and people-oriented, with a blend of strategic thinking, enthusiasm, and relationship-building.

Jelena’s Intellection and Communication strengths indicate a deep thinker who enjoys discussions and articulating ideas, complementing Alana’s Ideation and Empathy, which allow her to generate creative solutions while staying attuned to the team’s emotions. Lauren’s Positivity ensures an uplifting atmosphere, helping to keep morale high. While their shared influence style makes them engaging and dynamic, they may need to ensure they balance big-picture vision with execution. Jelena’s Achiever and Maximizer strengths provide the drive to follow through, ensuring that ideas turn into results. Overall, this team thrives on energy, future-thinking, and interpersonal connection, making them well-suited for creative, visionary, and people-focused projects.

How to balance these dynamics?

To balance the dynamics of this team, it is essential to leverage their shared Influence while ensuring that their visionary and people-oriented strengths translate into action. With Alana and Jelena’s Futuristic strength driving big ideas and possibilities, Lauren’s Connectedness and Developer can help anchor their aspirations in meaningful relationships and realistic growth strategies. Jelena’s Achiever and Maximizer will ensure the team remains results-driven, but to avoid burnout or frustration, Lauren’s Positivity can maintain morale, and Alana’s Empathy can help navigate interpersonal challenges. Regular check-ins where the team assesses progress, aligns visions with practical steps, and ensures that all voices are heard will be crucial in keeping enthusiasm high without losing focus on execution.

To optimize collaboration, it is important to balance communication styles and decision-making approaches. Jelena’s Communication and Intellection allow her to articulate complex ideas and drive conversations, but ensuring that Lauren and Alana’s relational and emotional strengths are equally integrated will create a more holistic approach. Since the team thrives on brainstorming and energy, structured processes—such as assigning specific roles for execution, setting clear deadlines, and using collaborative tools—can help bridge the gap between vision and implementation. Encouraging constructive debate while also creating space for reflection (especially for Jelena’s deep thinking and Lauren’s peacemaking nature) will help prevent misunderstandings and ensure that the team remains both innovative and productive.