The last approach in the TKI is to avoid the conflict entirely. People who use this style tend to accept decisions without question, avoid confrontation, and delegate difficult decisions and tasks. Avoiding is another passive approach that is typically not effective, but it does have its uses.

This style is appropriate when:

• The issue is trivial
• The conflict will resolve itself on its own soon

This style is not appropriate when:

• The issue is important to you or those close to you (such as your team)
• The conflict will continue or get worse without attention