Stretch Factor℠ = the combination of factors that collectively indicates how much bigger a job a person can currently handle. If known, a person’s Stretch Factor could be used to offset any lack of direct skills and experiences when considering someone for a new role. Collectively, this would help minimize the national skills gap, reduce unemployment, dramatically expand the talent pool, and offer everyone who’s tired of treading water doing the same job more upside career options. http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130909150513-15454-what-s-your-stretch-factor