Enablers of Change

The modern evolution of agricultural extension

In this episode we’re giving a brief overview of the modern evolution of agricultural extension during the last 50 years. This will highlight the different approaches over time and will hopefully illustrate that we shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Flip your learning and achieve greater impact

In this episode we’re going to give you a brief overview of flipped learning, showing you how it might be an effective approach to use as enablers of change!

Mythbuster… is brainstorming really the best way to generate ideas?

Today we’re doing our first mythbusters session! Let’s not just accept something because it’s been said so many times before that most people just believe it. We’re going to delve deeper and explore the facts, taking an evidence-based approach. So, let’s explore brainstorming, and see if it is indeed the best way to generate ideas! 

Save your project from failing by using a pre-mortem

Did you know that 70% of projects fail, as they don’t produce the planned deliverables on time or within budget. Yet a simple question at the start of a project can dramatically improve its success. Today we’re going to explore… the pre-mortem. 

What is agricultural extension?

In today’s episode we’re going to explore what agricultural extension is, as we think this is one of those frequently asked questions that people working in extension get asked all the time, but we usually struggle to give a succinct, straight forward answer.

Welcome to Enablers of Change

G’day, and welcome to Enablers of Change. In this episode we introduce John James and Denise Bewsell, our podcast hosts, and they'll share why they decided to create this podcast.