[{"id":39827,"date":"2026-04-23T08:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmcs.gov\/?page_id=39827"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:58:53","slug":"intentionalnegotiations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmcs.gov\/services\/preventativemediation\/intentionalnegotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"Intentional Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Intentional Negotiations<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Strong negotiations don\u2019t happen by accident. FMCS\u2019s Intentional Negotiations approach helps parties move beyond positions to focus on shared understanding, practical outcomes, and durable agreements. By emphasizing preparation, communication, and problem-solving, this method supports more effective negotiations in complex environments.<\/p>\n<p>Through this approach, parties can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"923\">\n<li data-section-id=\"x1i3de\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"719\">Prepare more effectively and clarify priorities early<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fmwt42\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"783\">Strengthen communication throughout the negotiation process<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8oks6l\" data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"855\">Work through complex or sensitive issues with a structured approach<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rbwp71\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"923\">Develop agreements that are practical and sustainable over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional details, contact the FMCS Office of Client Services at <a href=\"mailto:clientservices@fmcs.gov\">clientservices@fmcs.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":239,"featured_media":0,"parent":12868,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"side-navigation.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-39827","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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Through the process, parties proactively identify durable solutions to outcomes at the bargaining table. Agreements are based on mutual and individual interests rather than positions. This approach emphasizes problem-solving and enables mutually beneficial outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Mediation IBB Program Has Four Stages:<\/p>\n<p>1. Orientation to IBB<\/p>\n<p>2. Training in IBB Principles and Techniques<\/p>\n<p>3. Bargaining Preparation<\/p>\n<p>4. 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