Enablers of Change

Extension—a profession or a discipline?

Extension has evolved a great deal over time and has moved from a profession to a recognised discipline with its own frameworks, research, and methodologies. 
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To phone, or not to phone: that is the question!

We’re exploring phone calls and their role in our work as enablers of change. As Shakespeare might say, “to phone, or not to phone, that is the question”.
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Uncertain about risk, or risking uncertainty?

Today we’re highlighting the differences between risk and uncertainty, and we’ll discuss their significance in the decision-making processes of farmers. 
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Piloting for success

We’ll explore how we can pilot potential solutions to foster on-farm innovation and create lasting impact, as a bridge between ideas and real-world application.
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The power of asking more questions

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated tools we have as extension practitioners: asking questions. It’s easy to get caught up in sharing our technical expertise with farmers, but research shows that the simple act of asking questions—especially follow-up questions—can actually make us more effective at helping farmers improve their practices.
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Using extension design thinking

In this episode, we’re exploring design thinking—a methodology that helps us tackle complex challenges in a structured yet flexible way. 
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Mastering the double diamond process

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the double diamond process and how it can be used effectively by extension practitioners to enhance on-farm innovation and impact. 
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Enhancing agricultural extension in Australia

We’re diving into a project we recently wrapped up, the Australian Extension Capacity and Capability–A Map and a Gap Analysis, funded by AgriFutures Australia.
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Understanding stages of group development

As enablers of change, we need to understand the different stages that groups move through. So let’s explore Tuckman's stages of group development.
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A balanced approach to using the Technology Readiness Level

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the concept of the Technology Readiness Level and expanding it to explore the Balanced Readiness Level approach.
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