If you are teaching TLE subjects, especially if you 8.

 Systematic Planning and Monitoring

are using Understanding By Design (UBD), here The success of an entrepreneur relies greatly on
are his ability to make detailed plans before starting out
the Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) on a new venture. He couples this with careful
which you can teach to your students. evaluation to be aware of his progress every step of
Important: the way.
9. Persuasion and Networking
The student will know what An entrepreneur with a good product or services to
Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) offer is able to promote it convincingly. In addition,
are and how important they are in becoming an satisfied customers will help him promote the
entrepreneur. business through word of mouth.
The student will be able to classify the 10. Self Confidence
Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies of an An entrepreneur shows confidence in his business
entrepreneur. because he knows he has done and is doing his
best to give his clients the best value for their
Guide question: How does PECs contribute to the patronage.
success of an entrepreneur?
POSEIDON
The Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
Poseidon
(PECs):
was allotted
1. Vigilance for Opportunities his dominion
When an entrepreneur sees an opportunity for after the fall
business, he is quick to take it. Entrepreneurship is of the Titans.
a competitive field, and he is always on the lookout
for chances to improve his position. He wielded
2. Commitment to work contract the trident or
An entrepreneur always delivers his promise three-
promptly. He values his reputation for dependability pronged
and will do everything not to back out on a
commitment.
spear, and
3. Persistence this image of him is reflected in art.
An entrepreneur doesn't let setbacks lead to failure. Poseidon was most notably the God of
He is so committed to his goal that he finds ways to the sea and the protector of all waters.
overcome obstacles and accomplish his tasks he
set for himself.
4. Willingness to Take Risks ZEUS
An entrepreneur knows that business involves Zeus was the
taking risks. It is when one takes his chances with a
new venture that better products and services are father of the
discovered. famous
5. Demand for efficiency and quality Greek hero
A true entrepreneur doesn't settle for anything but
the best. He also insists that items of excellent
Hercules.
quality be done at the soonest time possible. This The name
increases his productivity and sets him apart from Zeus means
the competition. "bright" or
6. Goal Setting
Setting goals gives the entrepreneur a sense of "sky." His
purpose. It inspires him to make definite plans and weapon of
to follow those plans with concrete action. choice was the thunderbolt, made for
7. Information Seeking him by the Cyclops.
An entrepreneur is always searching for new
information related to his business. He uses these
information to improve his services, satisfy his
customers, and be ahead of his competitors.