How can you effectively train employees to use the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument?
Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but how you handle it can make a big difference in your performance, relationships, and morale. One of the most popular and widely used tools for assessing and managing conflict styles is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). The TKI is a self-report questionnaire that measures how you typically respond to conflict situations along two dimensions: assertiveness and cooperativeness. Based on your scores, you can identify your preferred conflict mode among five options: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, or accommodating. Each mode has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation and the outcome you want to achieve.