Thomas and Kilmanns (1974) theory identify five conflict management styles. Collaborators meet everyones needs, compromising individuals implement problem solving to find a solution that satisfies the greatest number of people, while accommodators meet the needs of other team members while sacrificing their own. A competing style is operated from a position of authority, and avoiders simply do not solve the problem, which can make problems worse in the long term (Ellis and Abbott, 2011).

Describe a conflict that was successful, and the style used.