Third, Iowa Business Mediation offers multiple and flexible possibilities for resolving business and workplace conflicts. In lawsuit cases, judgment is thrust upon the parties by judge and lawyers. In Iowa Business Mediation, parties have voluntary control over the conflict settlement, and the resolution does not have to conform to standard law or prior legal cases. If parties change their mind after the mediation proceedings have begun, and decide not to continue, they are free to cease the mediation process without coming to resolution. Often, mediation settlements developed by parties are solutions that judge or lawyers do not provide. Iowa Business Mediation is more likely to produce a mutually agreeable win/win settlements for the parties. And, because conflict settlement is attained by both parties working together, compliance with the mediated agreement is usually high. This results in less costs, because parties do not have to retain lawyers to force compliance with the mediation settlement agreement. The mediated agreement is fully enforceable in Iowa Court of law just like any other law court settlement.

Fourth, Iowa Business Mediation process consists of a mutual endeavor. Unlike lawsuit negotiations where parties are often entrenched in their positions, parties in mediation usually seek out solutions. They are more willing to discuss resolving conflict than working against one another. The mediation parties are amenable to understanding the other party's side and work on underlying conflict issues. The added benefit is preserving the relationship the parties had before the conflict occurred.

Fifth, Iowa Business Mediation takes place with a trained business mediator who is a neutral third party. The Business Mediator is trained in conflict resolution, business disputes, workplace issues and knows how to handle difficult situations. Iowa Business Mediator works with both the emotional relationship aspects and facts of the case. The Mediator, as a neutral, provides no legal advice, but guides the parties through the conflict solving process. The Iowa Business Mediator may suggest alternative solutions to resolving conflicts. The Iowa Business Mediator encourages parties think "outside of the box" for possible solutions, enabling parties to find the avenue to conflict resolution that suits their situation best.

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