Effectively managing conflicts is an essential skill for every CEO, especially in the complex business environment companies face today. The marketplace is littered with businesses who were seriously damaged or, worse yet, brought to failure by ineffective management of disputes or disagreements, whether they be arguments among business owners or shareholders; grievances presented by employees; or hostile actions pursued by unsatisfied customers. One powerful tool for responding effectively to conflicts is alternative dispute resolution. We asked attorney Ellen Kandell, President of Alternative Resolutions LLC, to provide an essential overview of what every CEO should know about ADR.