People in conflict consider that their goals clash with the other, and that there are insufficient resources to satisfy all sides.

Often, with a guide, each party can present their needs in a way that is heard and understood. They move from domination, avoidance or manipulation to negotiation.

The parties focus their negotiations based on their needs instead of emotions or positions.

Parties generally have a higher level of satisfaction with their mediated outcome.

Agreements last longer, and are easier to review and amend.

Mediation can be considerably less expensive than litigation.