In The E Factor: The 21st Century Guide to Entrepreneurial Thinking, celebrated entrepreneur, professor, and executive educator David Gibson, OBE, delivers a uniquely practical roadmap to critical thinking that will transform the way you learn, act, and make decisions. The author identifies and explains the key skills you'll need in the contemporary classroom, boardroom, office, and marketplace, offering hands-on strategies for work and school that will enhance your productivity and effectiveness. You'll discover how to apply the E Factor method to everyday learning and working and become more successful. Alongside the easy-to-follow guidance you'll also find practical case studies that demonstrate the power of the E Factor approach in the real world, as well as strategies for teaching students how to apply the E Factor to get more out of their educational careers and enhance their learning while they're in school. You'll also find out how to apply important critical thinking techniques to become a more interactive and engaged learner in class and at work. From negotiation to creativity, personal branding, strategic thinking, leadership, finance, resilience, and personal influence, the skills David Gibson, OBE, teaches in The E Factor work together to build a well-rounded and effective professional. Perfect for students, teachers, professors, and executive coaches and trainers, The E Factor is a must-read guide to active learning, development, and working that will transform the way you engage with the world--and the people--around you. It will also benefit aspiring and practicing professionals in any industry with a desire to learn and grow.