Conflict Style Profile
How do you respond when things get tense?
Eight everyday scenarios reveal your dominant conflict style, and how to use it well in a mediation or difficult conversation.
CONFLICT STYLEQuestion 1 of 8
A colleague takes credit for your work in a meeting. You…
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Five styles
No style is right or wrong
Each style has strengths and blind spots. Skilled people can move between them depending on the situation.
The AdvocateYou move quickly to protect what matters and say it plainly.
The ArchitectYou look for the solution that meets everyone's real needs.
The NegotiatorYou're practical and fair-minded, and happy to meet in the middle.
The ObserverYou step back, take time and choose your battles.
The HarmoniserYou prioritise the relationship and are generous with others.
For teams
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We use a validated version of this profile in our training and coaching programs, with a facilitated debrief.
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