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OR participants communicate primarily in English, though for many of them this is not their mother tonguenative language. We We therefore strive to use simple, clear language remembering that the unnecessary use of jargon and slang will be a barrier to understanding for many of our colleagues. We are sensitive to the fact that the international nature of OR means that we span many different social norms around language and behaviour and we strive to conduct ourselves in ways that are unlikely to cause offence.
OR gatherings are information-rich and so intended to generate much discussion and debate. We discuss ideas from a standpoint of mutual respect and reasoned argument.
OR participants work together to promote a respectful and safe community. In the event that someone’s conduct is causing offence or distress, OR has a detailed Anti-Harassment Policy which can be applied to address the problem. The first step in dealing with any serious misconduct is to contact a member of the local conference committee, the OR steering committee, or the program chairs immediately; at an OR event, these people can be identified by distinctive name badges. The The Policy should be consulted for fuller details.