In In The E Factor: The 21st Century Guide to Entrepreneurial Thinking, award-winning professor, entrepreneur, and accountant David Gibson delivers a singularly practical guide to critical thinking that will transform the way you think about learning and take action. The book explains all the key skills useful to teachers, students, and professionals in the contemporary classroom and marketplace, offering hands-on strategies and techniques for work and school that enhance productivity and effectiveness.
You'll discover how to apply the author's one-of-a-kind model to everyday learning and working and become more successful. You'll also find: - Practical case studies that demonstrate the power of the E Factor approach in the real world - Strategies for teaching students to apply the E Factor to enhance their overall educational experience and get more out of each class and lesson they take - Ways to apply critical thinking techniques to become more interactive as you learn in the classroom, the boardroom, the office, and anywhere else
Perfect for students, educators, and aspiring and practicing professionals in any industry, The E Factor is a must-read guide to active learning, development, and working that will transform the way you interact with the world around you.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Part I The Eight E Factors 1
Chapter 1 Resilience 3
Chapter 2 Finance 17
Chapter 3 Creativity 33
Chapter 4 Negotiation 43
Chapter 5 Personal Branding 51
Chapter 6 Strategic Thinking 59
Chapter 7 Leadership 65
Chapter 8 Personal Influence 73
Part II Applying the E Factors 87
Chapter 9 Achieving Daily Practice 89
Chapter 10 The Power of Dreams 93
Chapter 11 Being Yourself 103
Chapter 12 Going Global 109
Part III E Factor Application 113
Chapter 13 Using the E Factor 115
Chapter 14 Working with Global Technology 119
Chapter 15 E-Factor Learning 123
Chapter 16 Coaching and Mentoring Support 133
Chapter 17 The History of the E Factor, 2005-2024 139
Chapter 18 How Can You Become an E-Factor Peak Performer? 145
Chapter 19 Twenty-One Steps for Success with the E Factor 149
Chapter 20 Who Needs the E Factor and How Can It Help Them? 153
Chapter 21 How Do You Change any International Organisation or Community with the E Factor? 161
Chapter 22 E-Factor Case Studies 169
Conclusion 175
Execute the Plan 177
About the Author 181
Index 183
