The Abilene Paradox Workshop

Have you ever been on a journey you did not really want to go on?  Did you override your concerns just in case this was the way to go?

On a hot Sunday afternoon a family set off to the small town of Abilene. By the time they arrived everyone was hot and bothered. No one knew whose idea it was in the first place.

• This is called the Abilene Paradox and illustrates how senior teams often struggle to manage expectations setting them on a road where no one would otherwise have gone.
• Our Abilene Paradox Workshop provides clear guidance in how to reach authentic, sound agreements in the best interest of team and the organisation.

Course Overview:

Focus areas:

• Identify instances where leaders have gone on an Abilene trip.
• Learn practical techniques and practices to manage expectations.
• Build capability in managing conflict and lack of agreement.
• Build capability in how to reach authentic agreements.
• Reframe overall objectives for the greater good of the organization.

Who could benefit:

• Board of Directors
• Senior Teams

Outcomes:

Your team will be able to:

• Gain awareness into when they embark on an Abilene trip.
• Stop the car and regroup.
• Have straight conversations about expectations.
• Manage conflict.
• Manage agreement.
• Reach authentic agreements for optimum performance achievement.

Structure:  1 day session