Team energy
The 6 Types of Working Genius
In today’s world of high turnover and disengagement, the Working Genius framework helps companies build a thriving, empowered workforce. No degree required.
What is Working Genius?
A proven framework that helps individuals and teams identify their natural talents across six types of work, helping build stronger, more engaged workplaces. Each person has two areas of genius that give them energy, and two areas of frustration that drain it.
- WonderPondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity.
- InventionCreating original and novel ideas and solutions.
- DiscernmentUsing intuition and instinct to evaluate ideas and plans.
- GalvanizingRallying and inspiring people to act around an idea.
- EnablementGiving people the support and help they need.
- TenacityPushing projects and tasks through to completion.
Why it works
- Tailored learning with real-world application
- Proven tools for talent retention and satisfaction
- Hands-on training that actually works
- A culture-first mindset that supports every level, from apprentice to executive
What we offer
- Training programs: soft skills, digital marketing, and financial literacy.
- Assessments and frameworks: Working Genius, DiSC, Myers-Briggs, and more.
- Retention and wellness initiatives: create positive, resilient cultures.
- Tech and education: AI-powered learning, hybrid training, SEO, and more.
- Strategic growth: microcredentials and business partnerships.
Answers
Working Genius questions
What are the 6 Types of Working Genius?
The six types are Wonder (pondering greater potential and opportunity), Invention (creating original ideas and solutions), Discernment (evaluating ideas and plans using intuition and instinct), Galvanizing (rallying people to act), Enablement (giving people the support and help they need), and Tenacity (pushing work through to completion).
What is the difference between a working genius, a competency, and a frustration?
Each person has two areas of working genius that give them energy and joy, two working competencies they can do fairly well for a while, and two working frustrations that drain their energy.
Who created The 6 Types of Working Genius?
The 6 Types of Working Genius is a model created by Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group. No Alumni uses it with teams and organizations.
How do I take the Working Genius assessment?
Use the Take the assessment button on this page. After you finish, we can walk you through your results, or map your whole team.
How does Working Genius help reduce turnover?
When people spend more of their day on work that gives them energy, they are more engaged and less likely to burn out. A team map shows where work stalls, which geniuses are missing, and who can take on what.
Bring Working Genius to your team.
Start with the assessment, or talk with us about a team map and a working session built around your results.