they said this, they said that,

the emphasis being more on the ‘they’

and less on the ‘said’.

The consequence, especially in this age of instant sharing, is people often will not share their honest and open views if they (or their org) is attributed to these views.

This is where Chatham House Rule saves the day!

details are here: http://bit.ly/2lbUwXK

My ‘cliff notes’ version:

Those attending under Chatham House Rule can speak openly and express their views, which may or may not be those of the org they represent.

The content of these views can be shared externally but must not be attributed to the individual or org.

Nor should they be shared in any way that makes them attributable to an individual via context.

The attendance list is kept confidential beyond those attending the event.

This rule does not mean that ‘what is said in the room, stays in the room’.

It means ‘what is said in the room can be shared but without attribution’.

I have attended several events held under Chatham House Rule, the resulting conversations foster collaboration, and openness. It empowers participants to be ‘in the present’ and helps remove hierarchy.

Not a legal framework, but a moral one; often a spoken agreement at the beginning of an event.

Give it a try

Original Linkedin Post: http://bit.ly/2Bc62qh