Thomas-Kilmann
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Modes
Five conflict-handling styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, accommodating.
Definition
The TKI sorts conflict behavior across two axes: assertiveness and cooperativeness. Each individual has a default style they fall into under pressure, and pairs with mismatched styles predictably escalate.
Example
An avoiding-style manager paired with a competing-style report tends to leave issues unresolved until they surface as resignations.
How it's measured
- •TKI instrument
- •Self-report
How EQIQs uses it
Direct input to the Conflict Resolution dimension. Heavily weighted in Business and Co-parenting contexts.
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