The benefits of consensual dispute resolution processes are:
- Speedy resolution of disputes
- Confidentiality and avoidance of publicity
- Improved communication between parties, thereby preserving or enhancing relationships between the parties
- Parties create their process and craft their agreement
- The resolutions align to the parties underlying concerns that address legal and non-legal issues
- Provide remedies unavailable through formal channels
- Legal and other standards of fairness used in crafting agreements
- Increased satisfaction and compliance with settlements due to mutual participation
- They assist in clarifying and narrowing issues and fostering a climate of openness, co-operation and collaboration