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Product Description
The crucial handbook you need to create space in your busy life.
Do you feel stressed? Rushed? Overwhelmed? At work, do you feel that you have too much to think about and way too much to do? At home, does it feel any better? Welcome to the modern world.
For one thousand generations human beings lived in a world of limitless space. In contrast, for our generation space - to think, do, connect or just be - is in desperately short supply. We face a torrent of information, choice and change. There are endless calls on our attention and time. No wonder we sometimes feel as if it's all too much.
But it doesn't have to be like this. Through twelve fascinating stories inspired by his work as an international leadership consultant and executive coach, Derek Draper shows how to create the space you need to take control.
Informed by over a decade of hands-on experience at the most senior levels of business, the book draws on the best of both classical and cutting-edge psychological and behavioural thinking. Each story contains models, tools and tips that have been used successfully in some of the world's biggest organisations to bring about improved performance and meaningful change. In addition to the stories the book highlights the 'Three Gateways' to creating space - setting strategy, raising productivity and embracing the 'space mindset'. It outlines practical proven ways in which you can move from working in a way that 'devours space' to one that 'creates space'. Your time begins now.
About the Author
Derek Draper has worked as a leadership consultant, business psychologist and executive coach for over twelve years. He is the CEO of CDP Leadership Consultants and was previously Head of Business Development for the UK and Europe at the global consultancy YSC. He has assessed and developed senior business people in twenty FTSE 100 companies and in some of the largest privately held companies in the world, across the UK, Nordics, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Africa. He also runs a psychotherapy practice and is a Governor of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
Industry Reviews
This is a stimulating, thought provoking and valuable guide for those who are serious about "being the best they can be". It blends research, considered insights and storytelling to offer a very practical framework to take control and make space for reflection, learning, possibilities and being. It will act as a useful "coach" in all aspects of one's life and at all stages in one's career. -- Valerie Scoular, former Group HR Director at Barclays, British Airways and Dentsu Aegis Network
What I most like about Create Space are the 12 stories at the heart of the book. They bring to life the ideas within it in an engaging and entertaining way. Whether you are at the start of your career, enjoying your first management responsibilities, or sitting in the C-suite, this book has lots to offer. I highly recommend it. -- Henry Birch, Chief Executive of the Rank Group plc
Creating Space is coming at the right time. Leaders today are always on, and operating in environments which are rapidly changing. So figuring out how to get the space to think, learn, decide and grow is a very high leverage piece of help. -- Austin Lally, Group CEO Verisure
This book sets out in a very well researched, practical way how you can create the physical and mental space to make better decisions, build deeper professional relationships and get the things that really matter done. Whether you work in business, the public sector or the third sector, if you aspire to master the art and science of leadership, this is a great guide. -- Gavyn Davies, Chairman Fulcrum Asset Management and former Chairman of the BBC
No matter how busy you think you are, find the time to read this book. Packed with far-reaching insights and simple steps for wresting back control of your diary and your career, Create Space is a must-read for thoughtful leaders looking to take their performance - and the performance of their teams - to the next level. -- Sarah Wood, Founder and Non-Exec Chair, Unruly.com (part of News Corp)
Derek Draper will do something for you that no politician can; he will help you take back control -- Robert Peston, ITV Political Editor (former BBC Business Editor)
I'm moderately successful but permanently playing catch-up. I'm late for everything. I struggle to prioritize, and even to catch my breath. I juggle with only mixed results. I'm glad I stepped back and created enough space to read Derek Draper's original, clever, practical book. Space to think is the most basic necessity. Draper has shown me, for the first time, where I can find it. -- Euan Rellie, Co-founder and Senior MD, BDA (Business Development Asia)
I see loads of business books and they can often be one idea stretched out to fill a book and a little bit too "ivory tower". This book's different. Each chapter takes a vital skill and digs deep to really understand it, through very life-like and funny stories. There's then a tonne of practical suggestions that will resonate with anyone who works in business. If you're serious about your career grab this now and get reading. -- Ian King, Business Editor, Sky News
This new book from Derek Draper looks fascinating - on a theme which I'm sure all of us struggle with and could use some advice on. -- James Crabtree, author * The Billionaire Raj *
