Be kind and courteous. Act with good intent and assume others are doing the same.
We are all in this together to create a welcoming and restorative environment. Give grace to yourself and to others by treating everyone with dignity and honoring boundaries and requests. Healthy respectful debates are natural, stay curious and open to what people are saying. Acknowledge when your actions have caused an unintended impact and tend to your impact. It’s everyone’s responsibility to make sure we all feel safe and respected here.
Take space and make space for others
Speak up when appropriate, practice active listening and be curious. Have the self awareness to recognize who is dominating the conversation, gender roles, hierarchies and take the time to hear from less-heard voices. Respect others’ time. Know when to step in and step back.
Be authentic and take care of your needs.
Be your awesome self and know that you belong here. Authentic, expressive discussions make communities great. We speak for ourselves. Ask questions and ask for anything you need. Take care of yourself and take any breaks you need along the way.
Prioritize Intentional Communication in our Community
When possible, be open to meeting new people and stay curious and open to what people do and say. Value your emotional response to things and make space for the emotional responses of others. Revisit conversations that are left unresolved or unsatisfactory, and seek guidance when needed. Communicate with intention and respect and receive feedback with an open heart and mind.
Chatham House Rules
Participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
