COMM 300: Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

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5 Categories

• Avoidng
  • Unassertive, uncooperative
  • Does not pursue his concerns or those of anyone else
• Accommodating
  • Unassertive, cooperative
  • Will listen and help others, but won't consider themselves
• Competitive
  • Assertive, uncooperative
  • Pursues his concern's and viewpoints - at any expense
  • Power-hungrey
• Collaborating
  • Assertive, cooperative
  • Works to find a solution that satisfies everyone
• Compromising
  • Best of all 5!
  • Some assertive, some cooperative
  • Doesn't explore it in as much depth as collaborating

My TKI Score

• Highest on competing (10)
• Also high on avoiding(7)

This means I am uncooperative and am assertive in some situations, not assertive in others. Ideally, I will work on using my assertiveness more effectively (in situations that require it) and developing my ability to cooperate. I hope this approach will move me from what I am to a compromising conflict handling mode.