Productivity & Personal Skills Features

12 tips for delegating effectively

Get the low down on how to delegate effectively. It's never too late to learn

15 ways to think better

According to James Thornton, author of The Brain Yields its Secrets, it isn't that we lose intelligence as we age. We simply need to improve our ability to think. Check out his 15 tips for stirring up those creative juice

5 Top tips for a more organised office

Organise your desk to impress by reading this top class advice on how to make your work space look tidy and super efficien

6 ways to say 'No' and mean it

Re-learn the art of saying no

9 ways to get your boss to love you

Contrary to popular belief, it's not about kissing up to your boss or trying to be their new best friend. Follow these simple guidelines and your boss will think you're a real star

A paradox at work

Are women's skills and methods of working in or out. Find out at iVillage Work & Career

Are you stuck in a rut?

Advice and suggestions for boosting your career potentia

Are you up for extreme training?

A company training-day may involve SAS-style assault courses, karaoke and other such soul-searching events. We ask what you, the employee, gets out of it

Being brief - get to the point

Get your point across. Find out how to communicate briefly and effectively

Can I bunk off a training day?

One distressed iVillager asks our resident work rights expert, Rachel Lewis, for advice on how to skive unwanted training excercise