Vocaroo 05 Nov 2023 17_10_44 EST 1luBfiy318Vv

The Abilene Paradox is when a group makes a decision that nobody actually wants, because they mistakenly think everyone else wants it. This happens when there's no open communication in the group and people assume they all have the same preferences. They agree to avoid conflict, even if they don't agree with the decision. The Abilene Paradox is a concept in group dynamics and decision-making that was introduced by management expert Jerry B. Harvey in the 1970s. This occurs when a group of people collectively came up with a course of action that no one desires because they mistakenly believe their preferences aligned with everyone else's. This happens in the absence of open communication among group members. They make false assumptions about what other group members prefer or desire. People in the group agree with each other to avoid conflict and chaos in order to maintain harmony, even if they don't agree on the solution. They blindly agree, thinking everyone is on the same page. They conform to what they perceive as a group consensus, even though it's not what they want themselves.