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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show.

He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of ‘Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionised Employees’ (published by Canada Law Book), as well as the WFI WHITE PAPER on ‘Workplace Conflict Management in Canada.’ He has spent many years improving working relationships in public and private sectors. He authored the ‘Donais Fairness Theory, that Fairness Excellence can be measured and achieved in any workplace.’ Blaine is an Adjunct Professor of ‘Workplace Dispute Resolution’ at Atkinson College, York University, Toronto.

He wears many hats, so I have left the links to his profile:

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/blaine-donais-ll-b-ll-m-c-med-q-arb-phsa-wfa-5661b https://blainedonais.ca/.

In this series, we clarified the difference between dispute resolution and conflict management, which is vital for fostering a positive workplace culture and preventing issues like bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We indicated that disputes can escalate because many believe a conflict must involve naming, blaming, and claiming; however, this viewpoint describes a dispute. Blaine further stated that recognising this distinction enhances people’s understanding of psychological safety at the workplace.

Rather than viewing conflict as only arising between two parties; both employers and employees can appreciate the nuances of workplace dynamics, paving the way for more constructive dialogue and resolution. Additionally, we examined the laws and regulations in Canada concerning workplace discrimination, harassment, and bullying while critically analysing how cultural nuances can contribute to the prevention of workplace conflict. Blaine revealed that a “host culture” exists in Canada, where a specific group within the workplace holds more rights and freedoms than others. Although harassment policies are designed to apply equally to all, in practice, they often fail to do so, fostering a culture of fear among those who have the right to speak out.

This raises a pertinent question: ‘What is necessary to ensure workplace safety?

Blaine revealed that to feel comfortable addressing these behaviours encountered at the workplace, individuals or employees need involvement, influence, choice, agency, peer support, and confidentiality—elements that collectively foster a sense of full citizenship. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned cultural factors in some workplaces may discourage individuals or employees from feeling safe enough to express concerns about bullying, discrimination, and harassment.

Stay Tuned for Part 2.

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Podcast link Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yjTCKvnd2Nb

If you have experienced workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment, do not stay silent. Connect with me on #Linkedin and share your story via DM. Together, we can bring awareness to these issues and work towards creating a more equitable and respectful workplace for all via ADR. Your voice matters!—-Dr Chi Egbunike

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📌Join us tomorrow for Alternative Dispute Resolution at 12.00 AST via Zoom.
Our very own Dr. Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu and Ms. Shivangelie Ramoutar from the Faculty of Law will be hosting this session.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTYgYwxp
Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/egid8Acs
Meeting ID: 938 1063 4893
Passcode: 511353

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I am looking forward to participating as a panellist at The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Caribbean Branch—Fifth Triennial Conference to discuss ‘The Role of the Courts in ADR.’ The event will take place at the Conference Center, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, from October 15th to October 17th, 2024.

Panel members:

Hon Barry Leon- Moderator

Hon. Mme. Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee

Justice Dr Anthony D.J.Gafoor

Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Hon.Justice Nelson Ogbuanya on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is a Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Before he was appointed a Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in July 2017, he has been a legal practitioner and consultant in corporate and investment law, taxation, labour and industrial relations practice, IP and ICT-related disputes, and also practised as an Arbitrator/ ADR Counselor and Trainer. Hon Justice Nelson Ogbuanya was a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Corporate Law Practice Nigerian Law School and the author of the Council of Legal Education Approved Textbook- “Essentials of Corporate Law Practice in Nigeria” (2010, 2nd Ed.2014).

He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/nelsonogbuanya.

In this episode, we thoroughly explored the establishment of the ADR Center via the NICN and its pivotal role while delving into various aspects of industrial relations in Nigeria. We also scrutinised the state of mediation in Nigeria, tracing its evolution from the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial eras. Additionally, we examined whether employees are actively encouraged to utilize ADR to address workplace discrimination, bullying, and harassment.

Furthermore, we delved into the role of ADR, including statute, in Nigeria’s labour disputes and discussed their independence. Finally, we offered valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of using mediation to address workplace conflicts, highlighting the importance of ensuring that employees are well-informed about ADR options for addressing potential disputes or conflicts in the workplace.

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Ombuds Day is on October 10, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Ombuds: Here to Hear You.’

Virtual event hosted by ABA Section of Dispute Resolution; you can register to attend this year’s event on October 10th, 2024, at 1 PM ET via https://lnkd.in/eq5XdpWd.

Blog post: https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/chinwe/author/csu11/

Podcast link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H3ojXxU0oNb

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Smith, Ed.D, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is the Assistant University Ombudsperson at Michigan State University (MSU), the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Committee American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution, and the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Day Subcommittee.

He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-smith-ed-d-35b26118.⁠

In this series, we examined the history, goals, objectives, and impact of Ombuds Day. We also analysed the meaning of Ombuds, its types, and its historical underpinnings. Ryan, a key contributor to last year’s Ombuds Day (the Chair of the Ombuds Day Subcommittee), revealed the theme of last year’s event and its impact, particularly the impact of the proclamations received in the previous year from thirty-four (34) states in the United States and the strategic approach employed to engage with these states.

Furthermore, we explored the preparation for this year’s (2024) Ombuds Day and the significance of its theme, ‘Ombuds: We’re Here to Hear You’, while highlighting the process involved in becoming an Ombudsperson. Finally, Ryan provided insights on how individuals and the public can join the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution (Ombuds Committee) and its associated benefits.

Ombuds Day is on October 10, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Ombuds: Here to Hear You.’

Virtual event hosted by ABA Section of Dispute Resolution; you can register to attend this year’s event on October 10th of 2024, at 1 PM ET via https://lnkd.in/eq5XdpWd.

Please subscribe to the EVA YouTube channel & listen to this episode on all podcast channels- #audible #apple #amazon #overcast #google #spotify #listennotes #playerfm #pocketcasts #anghami

Blog post: https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/chinwe/author/csu11/

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I am excited to share a #bookrecommendation on my new book, Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US. It’s written (see the screenshots below) by HRH Eze Professor Peter O. Ebigbo NNOM on #facebook.

He is a Professor Emeritus, clinical psychologist and consultant. He co-founded the African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) in 1984. He also served on the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child from 2003 to 2008. He is a traditional and natural ruler Igwe (King) of the Amaofuo autonomous community in Imo State, Nigeria, and a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a prestigious University—the University of Nigeria.

He stated, ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives by Chinwendu Egbunike-Umegbolu.

It always gives me pleasure to read about efforts to chart a path for communication among various nationalities, whether intra, inter, or even extra. Communication in itself fosters understanding and reduces violence. Globalization has many advantages, such as the world being a global village with its many advantages but it has also many disadvantages, such as swallowing up individual and local peculiarities of culture, of tribes and nations. It is, thus, a negative effect of globalization, in my opinion, that fuels populism as a counter-reaction, which sometimes embraces fanatic nationalism and unreasonable effort to exclude others who can help to unify or even democratize. This aspect of populism fuels, no doubt, Xenophobia.

This dialectic phenomenon, which I have described, can indeed be found in all aspects of life and in various disciplines. The question is, how do you indigenize universal principles? That is, how do you, for example, deliver justice (universal) to and in various countries and entities (sectional)?

In the West, justice is delivered by the people, but because the population is so much, therefore representatives are freely elected, who make the law and lawyers are strictly trained to interpret the law in case of dispute and of course, Judges are trained and appointed in dispensation of justice.

No doubt that some details, some junk of justice is lost in their arrangement/ system. It is like using personality typology to capture and describe a group of people, but a lot of individual personalities get lost when we make use of typology.

In Nigeria, for example, in my experience in child rights monitoring, people hardly prefer the above-described Western means of solving disputes but rather prefer alternative means such as making use of church members, age groups, women groups, town union groups in their communities or members of the same communities residing in same cities outside their community. Redress is quickly got.

People say that in the formal justice system, the truth is often sacrificed on the altar of myriad legal procedures, whereas in the local for example, the Igbo system of adjudication, members of the communities who are witnesses to the case and the individuals involved are all present with their relations in defence or in support. The truth is sought, and those who deliberately cloak the truth with lies are believed to have offended God, who is the Truth. The fear of repercussions imposed from the above. The fear of offending the Truth, God and the horror of community members when lies are being told in adjudication, the willingness and speed in testifying spontaneously bring about an adjudication that is holistic and also quickly accepted by both parties who are members of the same community.

It is for this reason that I applaud the effort of this author to delve into the various forms of adjudication in an effort to seek balance to present the judicial system with a lot of lacunae.’

You can order the book- https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4

Gratitude, HRH Eze Prof!

Long live the King!

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Title: Series 5: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in the US Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their jobs with Ed Watt.

Introduction

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ed Watt on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He started his forty (40) year career in transportation as a front-line worker at the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). He rose to the position of Financial Secretary of the largest transit local in North America. Mr Watt is currently the principal of WattADR, an alternative dispute resolution practice. He mediates in Queens County and Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers and assists in training new mediators in the above DRCs and at Hofstra Law School.

He wears many hats, so I left the link to his profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-watt-06b8a811.

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In this series, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in addressing workplace bullying, discrimination, and harassment, focusing on safeguarding employees from such misconduct. Mr. Watt provided a lucid definition of a toxic workplace and elaborated on its connection to Donna Hick’s theory for remedying toxic work environments. We explored the legal framework and employer’s obligations to prevent and address workplace discrimination, bullying, and harassment while examining strategies to encourage reporting these incidents through ADR. Additionally, we highlighted common barriers that deter employees from reporting, such as the fear of retaliation from HR/organisation or their employers.

Ed contributed insightful perspectives on how organisations can foster a culture of inclusion and diversity that empowers employees to report bullying, discrimination, or harassment. He offered insights from his encounter/ experience with bullying, discrimination, and harassment, highlighting the cultural factors that play a role in these issues. He specifically delved into the impact of broader cultural influences, citing immigration and using the US and UK as examples.

Conclusion

Finally, Ed acknowledged that most people are not trained on dignity at the workplace; he presented a constructive solution to assist employees in creating safe spaces through ADR to effectively address workplace challenges.

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If you have experienced workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment, do not stay silent. Connect with me on #Linkedin and share your story via DM. Together, we can bring awareness to these issues and work towards creating a more equitable and respectful workplace for all via ADR. Your voice matters!—-Dr Chi Egbunike

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I had an incredible time recording ‘Series 5, Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How Can Employees in the US Report Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying without Fear of Losing Their Jobs with Ed Watt.’

Coming out soon on all podcast platforms and #youtubechannel @Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show.

Please check out the #shorts I made: https://youtube.com/shorts/COjcPZ16MZ…

Mr Watt shared an insightful quote that sheds light on the challenges of litigation:

‘Litigation is prevalent, often taking years and benefiting those with financial resources. It would take around eight years to pursue a lawsuit, involving significant costs and possibly reaching the Supreme Court, with legal fees climbing to approximately $100,000. This is prohibitively expensive for many people, so alternative methods such as mediation have been adopted in various places as a more cost-effective solution.’

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Sending you love, peace and light,

C

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