The logic behind the “truth” version of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Styles model doesn’t change. Each conflict style matches with the corresponding section of the diagram, above.
Avoiding the truth = Isolating everyone’s version of the truth
Conceding the truth = Accommodating the other person’s version of the truth, and ignoring one’s own
Maintaining your own truth = Competing with the other person’s version of the truth in a win-lose zero-sum game
Combining version of the truth = Compromising between versions of the truth, accepting parts of each
Synergizing version of the truth = Collaborating to create a new version of the truth that meets everyone’s needs
Kilmann summarizes this concept by stating that “TRUTH (what happened and why) is often at the heart of the disagreement and not until SOME version of the truth is accepted by both persons will it be possible to move forward and develop a workable solution (including apologies, forgiveness, and acceptance of what transpired, as might be necessary).