BARDO
Code of Conduct

Last updated: July 2025

At BARDO Inclusive, we believe that inclusion is a lived, evolving practice — not just a policy or performance. This Code of Conduct outlines the behaviours, values, and commitments we expect from anyone engaging with our spaces — whether through learning, collaborating, coaching, or contributing.

We believe that brave spaces are co-created — and that collective inclusion starts with personal responsibility.

1. Our Shared Commitments

We strive to:

Take ownership of our energy, intentions, and behaviours
Engage in continuous growth, reflection, and renewal
Unlearn old patterns and relearn new ways of relating
Cultivate humility, curiosity, and the courage to get things wrong
Honour the dignity, humanity, and lived experience of every individual

We don’t aim for perfection — we aim for progress, repair, and realness.

2. Expected Behaviour

We ask everyone in our community to:

Listen with openness and the intention to understand
Speak with integrity and respect for difference
Stay conscious of power, privilege, and positionality
Acknowledge emotional labour and avoid extraction
Respect neurodivergent communication and energy styles
Embrace feedback and moments of discomfort as part of growth
Prioritise care, consent, and co-creation in all interactions

3. Unacceptable Behaviour

We will not tolerate:

Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion based on any protected characteristic or identity
Dismissal of lived experience or tone policing
Microaggressions, belittling, or dehumanising behaviour
Unsolicited advice, especially in sensitive discussions
Sharing or using others' words or experiences without consent
Disruptive or draining behaviours that compromise group safety

4. Responsibility & Repair

We are all responsible for the spaces we co-create. If harm occurs, we commit to:

Listening with compassion and without defensiveness
Taking accountability for our impact
Engaging in repair and reflection where possible
Supporting all parties with care and clarity

If you experience or witness behaviour that breaches this code, you can speak to the session facilitator or contact us in confidence:

Email: georgina@bardo.co.uk
Subject: Code of Conduct Concern

We will take all concerns seriously and act in alignment with our values.

5. Consequences

Breaches of this Code may result in:

A facilitated conversation
Removal from an event, course, client, or space
An unlearning and relearning experience
Termination of collaboration or service
Referral to safeguarding or legal authorities if necessary

All decisions will prioritise psychological safety, transparency, and learning.

6. Living the Work

Inclusion is not a checklist. It is a practice, a promise, and a process.

This Code of Conduct is reviewed regularly and shaped by our evolving community and context.

We thank you for bringing your energy, reflection, and commitment to this shared journey.

Let’s evolve together.