Abilene Paradox: Definition And Meaning

The definition of the Abilene Paradox, “a circumstance where a group of individuals agree to a course of action based on the theory it is best for the group despite going against the preferences of members of the group,” (What Is Abilene Paradox? Definition and Meaning).
How as a leader you can create an environment for your team to avoid the “Road to Abilene.” How as a leader I can create an environment for my team to avoid the “Road to Abilene.” First as a leader I would need to recognize that our team/organization may be on the road to Abilene. Next speak up and challenging the group while letting them know that I am a little concerned with the decisions that are being made may not be precise, therefore, any decision made may not be the direction to go. Speaking out while meeting with the group is important, because the dynamics of the Abilene Paradox involves agreement between group members. Many times, confrontation may arise in doing so within the group wait for feedback from my team members. There is the possibility that someone else is thinking and feeling the way that I am feeling. Thus, provoking others to speak out that they do not agree with the path the project may be going. As a
If members of the group are quiet I need to find out what are they thinking as it pertains to the project at hand. Reward critical thinking, whereby I may need to appoint a devil’s advocate with the group during our meetings. Being the leader of the group I should not speak my opinion at the start of the meeting and do not be so enthusiastic. So as not to make all those who are in attendance overzealous and wanting to agree with my ideas. Lastly, whenever possible invite a few outsiders to the group and ask them to speak what they are