--- description: >- Specific processes and operational guidelines to ensure we engage in an ethical and responsible manner with all external parties. tags: todo, governance, protocol --- # External operating procedures - [Managing expressions of interest]({{< relref "/book/governance-handbook/external-operating-procedures/managing-expressions-of-interest" >}}) - Enactment of our culture in how we call ~~out~~ __in__ "no women in the room" with events. - As well as how we hold space for those we're calling in to rectify the situation. Not tokenising folks, asking them to do the work in making their communities more inclusive. - "You're losing out by not involving these people"; vs "these people should have access to you". The former holds expertise outside the group. - Checking the diversity / makeup of groups when engaging with them.