The intent of IBB is to jointly pro

The intent of IBB is to jointly problem solve ways to meet each side’s interests or what each side wants, rather than taking "bottom line" positions, which implicitly conveys the concept of entitlement and/or rights (Carlton, 2000, p. 1). Brainstorming and information sharing develop ideas and options. "Options are then evaluated both in terms of their effectiveness in resolving the problem and their acceptability to the parties.