C.J.Strachan
The HR Podcast with Steve Chilcott
How groupthink forms in the workplace and how to manage it- The Abilene Paradox
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How groupthink forms in the workplace and how to manage it- The Abilene Paradox

How does Groupthink emerge in management teams? what are the consequences for the workplace and did you know, it's already been studied - 50 years ago, but we appear to have forgotten The Abilene Para

Richard Palmer discusses the dangers of groupthink in the workplace, the creation of manufactured consensus, why HR teams are highly susceptible and why we need to revive an almost forgotten management theory: The Abilene Paradox in order to address it.

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C.J.Strachan
The HR Podcast with Steve Chilcott
Richard Palmer (C.J. Strachan) and Steve Chilcott discuss issues surrounding HR, employee employer relations, culture and the impact of broader societal and cultural issues on the British workplace. Founders of www.fairjob.co.uk an HR Support and Employer Accreditation scheme, Richard and Steve advise UK employers, from the smallest to the largest, how to navigate the increasingly complex and risky world of employee management and Human Resources. We will frequently host guests on the podcast and we hope you find it of value.