Symbols… artifacts… rituals… the keys to creating behaviors and culture. One of the easiest ways to appreciate them, is to observe those that run counter to your own perspective or history.

The challenge with “confidential” meetings is that - if we respect confidentiality - it’s hard to use the information discussed. At the other extreme, “on-record” meetings risk individuals not speaking their full opinions for fear of retribution. The “Chatham House Rule” navigates a middle-ground of non-attribution.

Try deploying the Rule when mediating a conflict, facilitating a leadership team, or bringing wary parties together to collaborate.