Ralph Kilmann

CEO and Senior Consultant at Kilmann Diagnostics, Co-Author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

Ralph H. Kilmann, Ph.D., is the CEO and Senior Consultant at Kilmann Diagnostics, located in Newport Coast, California. He has an extensive background in management and organizational development, having authored over 20 books and more than 100 professional articles. Kilmann is notably recognized as the co-author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), which is a widely used tool for understanding conflict resolution styles.

Education and Career

Kilmann earned his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences in Management from the University of California, Los Angeles. Before founding Kilmann Diagnostics in 2009, he served as the George H. Love Professor of Organization and Management at the Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, for three decades.

Current Focus

At Kilmann Diagnostics, Kilmann concentrates on e-learning, developing online courses related to conflict and change management, leveraging the TKI assessment and other tools for personal and organizational development. His work emphasizes the importance of consciousness in leadership and organizational transformation, aiming to inspire a holistic approach to management and personal growth.1

Experience

CEO and Senior Consultant at Kilmann Diagnostics (June 2009 - Present)

George H. Love Professor of Organization and Management at University of Pittsburgh (January 1972 - December 2001)

Education

Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences in Management and Organizations from University of California, Los Angeles (1970 - 1972); B.S and M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business (1964 - 1970)