Ground Rules

CVSF runs a variety of events and network meetings every year. We use the ground rules below as a starting point for all of our events and conferences, and add to them as members request.

• Switch mobile phones off!
• Allow people to disagree
• Challenge the issue not the person
• Confidentiality(i): In general, people can leave the meeting and repeat what was said, but not who said it
• Confidentiality(ii): People may raise specific issues and ask for them to be kept within the group. Let the scribe know if you don't want comments noted (notes on flipcharts are public)
• Don't interrupt each other
• Do encourage participation
• No Jargon please
• Don't use language which could be construed as discriminatory or is offensive to others
• Don't use general statements which stereotype communities
• Do not use your status to undermine others
• Treat each other with respect