Abilene Paradox Influence Leadership Participative 
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2017
That phenomenon, first described by Jerry B Harvey in his article ‘The Abilene Paradox’, highlighted his views on consensus inertia. He believed, as I do, that groupthink erodes values; stifles critical thinking, limits creativity; enables undue influence of direction; and, allows inequity of action. Team Dynamics Leadership Communication Community employee engagement
You're Not the Boss of Me
MARCH 28, 2009
It’s called The Abilene Paradox The Abilene Paradox was introduced by Jerry B. One suddenly suggests that they take a trip to Abilene (which is about fifty miles north), for dinner. When they arrive at the restaurant in Abilene, they order and eat a very mediocre meal after which they pile into the car again for the long and hot trip home. I hadn’t heard of the “Abilene Paradox&#.
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