The Penta’s success is built upon six distinct energy flows comprised of 12 skills:

1. Internal Working (Lower Penta Skills)

These skills ground the group’s power and must be managed for productivity.

• Magnetic Field (Reliability 15 & Culture 5): This flow pulls the team into a consistent rhythm. Reliability (15) pulls diverse people into a cohesive team, while Culture (5) establishes the “inner life,” such as rituals and timing.
• Aura Stabilizer (Coordination 46 & Commitment 29): This flow erases tension and homogenizes the group. Coordination (46) creates group presence and inner harmony, while Commitment (29) instills loyalty to common goals.
• Material Vortex (Capacity 14 & Vision 2): This is the “backbone” or engine of the Penta. Capacity (14) generates resources and capital, while Vision (2) provides the direction for where the business is going.

2. External Demonstration (Upper Penta Skills)

These skills represent how the group is seen by the outside world and must be assigned specific roles.

• Market to Clients (Implementation 1 & Public Relations 8): This present-oriented flow focuses on visibility. Implementation (1) is the ability to sell and get products “out the door,” while Public Relations (8) is the talent for attracting attention and making a good impression.
• Plan for the Future (Planning 7 & Administration 31): This future-oriented flow handles client needs and internal roles. Planning (7) identifies future trends and R&D, while Administration (31) puts those plans into action through organized systems and roles.
• Oversee Operations (Accounting 13 & Oversight 33): This past-oriented flow tracks history and retains experience. Accounting (13) tracks profitability and business secrets, while Oversight (33) ensures everything runs smoothly and customers remain loyal.