The Abilene paradox is a paradox in which a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of any of the individuals in the group. It involves a common breakdown of group communication in which each member mistakenly believes that their own preferences are counter to the group's and do not raise objections.
Reflect on how well (or poorly) your team did in reaching decisions when you did the EIS Simulation. Did you experience some of this paradox? Or perhaps you notices something else related to group dynamics during the workshop? How about in your professional life?
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