How We Help Teams

Generations at Work Training and Consulting

Six-time published author, Mary Erlain has a depth and breadth of expertise in bringing generations together in the workplace.

Every generation brings unique strengths to the workplace. I help businesses bridge generational differences, improve communication, and create collaborative teams where various perspectives, skills, and experience drive better results.

Promote understanding, collaboration, and effective communication
Leverage diverse strengths and skills
Promote knowledge transfer
Retain and engage employees
Encorage innovation and creativity
Create a mentorship program
Develop a succession plan

Corporate Training & Development

Peak Development Strategies offers engaging and interactive Soft Skills training programs designed to enhance communication, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership.

Our training is highly flexible and can be delivered in various formats to suit your needs:

In-house workshops
Public presentations
One-to-one coaching sessions
National and international webinars

Mary has provided training for renowned organizations such as Nissan, Northrop Grumman, the State of Illinois Highway Construction Careers Training Program, Midwest HR, Lawrence Kamin, Thornton Township, various Illinois municipalities, and many others.

Let us help your team build the essential skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic workplace.

Soft Skills Training

A comprehensive range of workshops designed to address various workplace needs, including:

Basic Workplace Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Enhanced Collaboration and Teamwork
Adaptability and Resilience
Customer Service Excellence
Leadership and Management Development
Generational Diversity Training
Personal Growth and Career Advancement
Professionalism and Building Strong Professional Relationships
Performance Management

Additional training topics available upon request!

We offer a flexible, tailored approach to meet the specific needs of your organization and empower your team to succeed.

Job-Fit and Team Assessments

Used in the hiring and selection process to evaluate the compatibility between a candidate and a specific job role and organizational culture.

Predicting job performance
Reduce turnover
Increase job satisfaction
Enhance employee engagement and productivity
Effective onboarding planning
Minimize hiring bias
Assist in developing healthy company culture

Hiring & Talent Assessments

Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Our assessment tools help you move beyond resumes and interviews to gain objective insights into each candidate’s skills, strengths, and job fit.

We help you:

Identify the best-fit candidates
Validate skills and competencies
Compare applicants objectively
Reduce hiring risks
Improve employee performance and retention