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Competing Conflict Style: When to Use Assertive Confrontation

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 17, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read
Competing Conflict Style: When to Use Assertive Confrontation

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References

  1. Thomas, K. W., & Kilmann, R. H. (1974). Conflict Resolution Styles
  2. Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. (1981). Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
  3. Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2002). Crucial Conversations

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