Rather than trying to go full “Chatham House”, make your own rules that work for the group (that’s what Chatham House did), call it what you like.
Define those rules and make sure everyone understands. (a ‘traffic light’ system for levels of security at different meetings if necessary?)
Rules should be sensible, simple and clear - and for everyone. (Opt-in opt-out—who can remember who’s agreed to what?).
How do I respond if I met them at a Chatham House Rule event?
Vaguely. Move the conversation swiftly on. The art of distraction. “Ah! that’s a long story” or “top secret” with a smile will work—if you’ve nothing else - but never lie!
Patient/client confidentiality means ‘never say who’ comes easily to me. It’s a skill to be learned. Spotting the ‘trap’ before you get to it.
(The examples your violations might have serious consequences if you’re a spy/diplomat/gangster/involved with something deadly, but otherwise… they’re probably forgivable :)
I see a simple fix.
Rather than trying to go full “Chatham House”, make your own rules that work for the group (that’s what Chatham House did), call it what you like.
Define those rules and make sure everyone understands. (a ‘traffic light’ system for levels of security at different meetings if necessary?)
Rules should be sensible, simple and clear - and for everyone. (Opt-in opt-out—who can remember who’s agreed to what?).
Vaguely. Move the conversation swiftly on. The art of distraction. “Ah! that’s a long story” or “top secret” with a smile will work—if you’ve nothing else - but never lie!
Patient/client confidentiality means ‘never say who’ comes easily to me. It’s a skill to be learned. Spotting the ‘trap’ before you get to it.
(The examples your violations might have serious consequences if you’re a spy/diplomat/gangster/involved with something deadly, but otherwise… they’re probably forgivable :)