The Open Ideas Planning Team is dedicated to providing a positive experience for all participants, and expects volunteers, attendees, and speakers to show respect and courtesy toward one another. We value ideas, thoughts, and expression, and we appreciate new pedagogy when delivering workshops and sessions. Discriminatory language and imagery are not appropriate for any Open Ideas sessions.

• Listen respectfully, without interrupting.

• Listen actively and with an ear to understanding others' views.

• Critique ideas, not individuals.

• Commit to learning, not debating. Comment in order to share information, not to persuade.

• Avoid blame, speculation, and inflammatory language.

• Allow everyone the chance to speak.

• Avoid assumptions.

• Do not ask individuals to speak for others.