Introduction to Mediation in the Broadcast Industry with Olivia Van Der Werff

WFTV members are invited to discover the power of mediation through this online webinar, led by Olivia van der Werff, a mediator with a long history of resolving disputes within the broadcast world.

Are unresolved conflicts hindering your company's progress?

Are you eager to preserve valuable relationships but find obstacles in the way?

Discover the power of mediation—a contemporary approach to conflict resolution that is swiftly gaining traction across the UK. Unlike lengthy court battles, mediation offers a quicker, cost-effective solution while nurturing amicable outcomes.

In this webinar, you'll uncover:

- The Advantages of Mediation: Explore how mediation fosters swift resolutions, saving both time and resources. 

- Tailored Solutions: Learn how mediation can effectively address a variety of disputes, ensuring customized outcomes for your unique circumstances. 

- Building Bridges: Discover how mediation not only resolves conflicts but also preserves valuable relationships, offering a pathway to mutual understanding and collaboration.

There will be an opportunity to ask Olivia questions during the last 15 minutes of the session.

Event Schedule

12:55: Please join the webinar waiting room

13:00: In conversation with Olivia van der Werff

13:45: Audience Q&A

14:00: Finish

Olivia van der Werff

Olivia leads both our compliance and fairness teams as well as heading up our team of health and safety consultants.  Within the broadcast industry she provides fairness advice to producers of game and quiz shows and oversees a team of health and safety advisors to broadcast and non-broadcast industries.

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She also works as a mediator in civil disputes and is registered with the Civil Mediation Council.

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She practised as a solicitor in Bristol before becoming one of the first solicitors in the country to dual qualify in health and safety in the UK.

She established and grew a national health and safety consultancy through a franchise model before selling her company to an AIM Listed PLC in 2004 and setting up Beyond Dispute.

She is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and an Associate Member of BAFTA.

How will the online event work?

This event will be live streamed via Zoom.us. Viewing details will be sent via your confirmation.

Attending participants will not be visible to others and will be muted throughout the session. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their questions to the panel by using the Q&A feature.

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

If you are not a member and would like to join, membership costs just £100 + VAT/yr , please click here or email admin@wftv.org.uk

At WFTV, we want our events to be accessible for everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact admin@wftv.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.