I was delighted to welcome Kathy Whitestone to the Expert Views on ADR (EVA) show. She is an experienced mediator, conflict coach and trainer. Kathy has been CEO for Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS) since 2019 and is committed to supporting BHIMS mission  to bring people together to prevent and repair the harm caused by conflict in their community.     

• Education: • 1989 - BA Hons in Philosophy with Literature, University of Sussex 

• 1991 Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Bristol Polytechnic

 • 2011 – OCN Accredited Community Mediator training 

• 2012- OCN Accredited Workplace Mediator training

 • 2014- Conflict Coaching Training, St Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation

   In this episode, we analysed the following questions:   

 1) Are employees or workers aware of ADR options regarding disputes or conflicts that might arise at the workplace?  

  2) What percentage of workplace disputes are resolved through mediation?  

 3) To what extent are employees encouraged to use ADR to settle discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace-UK is the given context?   

4) What is the likely timeframe for resolving a dispute through mediation?  

 5)  What is the way forward for mass advocacy or awareness of the benefits of utilising ADR in settling disputes or conflicts in the workplace?   

6) What is your advice for people who want to pursue a career in ADR? 

 7) Can you tell me more about the ADR Programme you do or carry out at Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS)? 

 * Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS):  https://www.bhims.org.uk/homeless-pre...