Chatham House Rule (Full Explanation + Guide) | Facilitator School

If you’ve ever been in a meeting where people are discussing sensitive topics, you may have heard of the Chatham House Rule. But what is it exactly? Keep on reading to find out. Here is what we will cover:What is the Chatham House Rule?The Chatham House Rule is an agreement between meeting participants that allows people to use the information from a discussion, but they can’t say who the speaker was, or what organization they’re from.Word for word, the Chatham House Rule says:“When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, 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.” (Source)Once the Chatham House Rule is invoked, it’s binding on all participants. That makes it different from a simple meeting ground rule, which often is used more like a recommendation than a strict rule.What are the benefits of the Chatham House Rule?Once the Chatham Ho...