| Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®) The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) is the world’s best-selling instrument for understanding how different conflict-handling modes, or styles, affect interpersonal and group dynamics and for learning how to select the most appropriate style for a given situation. For over 30 years professionals have used TKI to understand how different conflict handling styles affect interpersonal and group dynamics. |
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Conflict styles include:

