Bang the Table

Our Mission

Bang the Table’s mission is to improve the quality of public debate and level of community involvement in public life.

Our Vision

Bang the Table’s vision is a planet where all of its citizens have inexpensive and accessible opportunities to learn about and contribute intelligently to the decisions that affect their lives.

Our Values

Our values are CRITICAL:

• Collaboration is at the root of good decision making.
• Respect is central to high quality dialogue.
• Innovation should be encouraged at every turn.
• Transparency is central to good governance.
• Integrity is the foundation of our business.
• Creativity drives us to dream beyond current ways of thinking.
• Authentic conversations are necessary for authentic learning.
• Learning is the end game.

Our Beliefs

• The opportunity for the individual to have a say in their society is a fundamental human right.
• Good decision making requires that the community is actively and openly involved.
• People should be able to participate in public life at their convenience. Participation should not be a burden that excludes.
• Often the most important ideas come from people who don’t feel comfortable speaking in public.