Free Conflict Management Style Test
About this test
Discover your dominant conflict management style across 5 professional modes. This test measures your responses across five conflict dimensions: Competing, Avoiding, Accommodating, Compromising, and Collaborating.
The test consists of 30 forced-choice questions where you choose which response describes you more accurately in a conflict situation. This takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. You'll see your dominant conflict style at the end.
Why take this test? Understanding your conflict management style helps you handle disagreements more effectively, adapt your approach to different situations, and improve your conflict resolution skills in professional settings.
Answer 30 forced-choice questions. For each question, choose which response describes you more accurately in a conflict situation.
What your result describes
- competing: Assertive, direct, pushing for own needs. Takes charge and pushes for quick, decisive action.
- avoiding: Withdraw, delay, sidestep conflict. Steps back from conflict and waits for a better moment to address it.
- accommodating: Prioritise others' needs to maintain harmony. Adjusts preferences to support others and maintain relationships.
- compromising: Middle ground, give-and-take. Looks for partial satisfaction for both sides through negotiation.
- collaborating: Win-win, open dialogue, joint solutions. Seeks open dialogue to find solutions that benefit everyone.
Disclaimer: This free conflict management style test provides an estimate of your preferred conflict management approach based on your responses to 30 forced-choice questions. While it offers valuable insights into your conflict handling style, it should be used as one tool among many in understanding your conflict resolution capabilities. For professional conflict management training or comprehensive assessments, consult certified mediators or conflict resolution specialists.