Episodes
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Why good ideas sometimes stall
Explore how implementation science helps us turn good ideas into everyday practice by understanding context, addressing barriers and adapting together. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Is our innovation adoption-ready?
Explore how Adoption Readiness Levels help us identify barriers beyond technology and strengthen the conditions for successful adoption in agriculture. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Avoiding random acts of extension
Avoid random acts of extension by starting with the outcome, then matching methods to participants’ needs, context and adoption journey. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Designing research for impact
Learn seven practical principles for designing agricultural R&D for adoption and impact, based on lessons from the Research for Impact project. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Workshops that shift behaviour
Workshops can feel engaging but lead to little change. Use COM-B and the 40:20:40 rule to design events that support real action afterwards. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Use AGES to make learning stick
Discover the AGES model: Attention, Generation, Emotion and Spacing, and how it can help extension practitioners design learning that sticks. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Get moving with a walk and talk!
What if one of the most used tools in our facilitation kit wasn’t a sticky note, a whiteboard, or a carefully designed slide deck but a pair of comfortable shoes? Between us, we’ve been running workshops for a long time and if there’s one technique that consistently surprises us with how well it...
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Use Delphi for collaborative decisions without meetings
In this episode, we explore how the Delphi method can help us collect and refine insights from a diverse group of people and help us make collaborative decisions without actually meeting. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog...
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Understanding how we learn: The Dreyfus model
Explore the Dreyfus model’s six stages of skill acquisition and what they mean for designing effective learning, mentoring and extension support. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Trust enables AI to work
In this episode, we explore the simple idea that the usefulness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture depends less on the technology itself, and more on whether people trust its outputs. ee all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog...
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Use the bus stop and move!
Have you ever wondered how to get everyone in a group actively thinking, contributing, and building on each other’s ideas, without the discussion getting stuck or dominated by a few voices? In this episode, we explore the bus stop technique, a simple tool for enablers of change that helps…
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Why AI often gets it wrong
In this episode, we discuss why AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can sound convincing even when they’re wrong, and what that means for us as enablers of change. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Everyday influencers matter
We explore how influencers, beyond the usual expert networks, can highlight new pathways for change, and why this matters for enablers of change. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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How to do effective introductions
Have you ever wondered how to do effective introductions in a group? In this episode we thought it was time to explore effective introductions. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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The learning design dilemma
The learning design dilemma: should learning happen in real time (synchronous) or should people engage with it in their own time and space (asynchronous)? See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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How AI is changing our work
We reflect on how far the conversation about GenAI has come, exploring a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute and what that might mean for us. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Stop nagging, start designing
Why nagging and repeating advice rarely drives on-farm change and what we as enablers of change can do differently to turn insights into real action. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Tapping into research with Consensus
Have you ever started a project and wished you could tap into the whole world’s research in seconds? In this episode, we’ll share what we’ve learned from using Consensus and how it helps bring research into our work. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog...
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Learning from Digital Green
What makes digital technologies effective for farmers, using the work of Digital Green as a lens and asking what we can learn from their experience. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Delivering extension in complex systems
We often find ourselves working in complex systems where change isn’t just about swapping one practice for another, and in this episode we explore that further. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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More work hacks to improve our productivity
Here's some simple work hacks to improve our productivity, including how to find books on your bookshelf, plug in USB chargers, and copy and paste text. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Sparking creativity: Using LLMs in extension
We’re exploring large language models (LLMs) as a tool that can help improve our writing process as enablers of change. LLMs can be a game-changer for us. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Reflecting on our 2025 journey
As 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and thank you for your support this year. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog (https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/).
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Use rubberducking for better explanations
Have you ever heard of rubberducking? It's a simple yet powerful technique that can help us understand and explain complex concepts more effectively. If not, stay tuned, as we’ll explain it in this episode. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Reflections on APEN 2025
We’re still thinking about the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) 2025 International Conference held in Brisbane in October and what a great conference it was! See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Changing minds without breaking hearts
In this episode, we’re exploring how to effectively influence others’ thinking, without pushing too hard or creating resistance. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Sparking curiosity to beat overconfidence
Some people most resistant to new practices may know the least but believe they know the most. This knowledge overconfidence has powerful implications for us. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Seven good practices for effective extension
We’re revisiting one of our earlier discussions about good practice in extension and today we’re excited to share our updated seven good extension practices! See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Learner-directed learning trumps adult learning
In this episode, we’re exploring heutagogy or learner-directed learning—a powerful approach that puts learners firmly in the driver’s seat. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back
As enablers of change, we can sometimes grapple with a nagging sense of self-doubt. This phenomenon, known as imposter syndrome, can affect even the most accomplished individuals. In this episode, we’ll dig deeper and explore what that means and suggest ways to overcome it. See all the details…
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Extension resources worth exploring
We’re exploring some practical resources that are helping us, as extension practitioners: the RiskWi$e project, the eXtensionAUS platform, and the AgriFutures extension practice website. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Pair and pause for deeper conversations
We’re exploring two deceptively simple strategies that, when used together, can dramatically improve the quality of group conversations: the Think Pair Share method and the pause. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Is AI going to steal our jobs?
Are you wondering whether artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, is going to steal our jobs? The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is certainly going to affect most aspects of our work and home lives, so in this short episode we’re going to explore this further. See all the…
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Creating psychological safety in extension
In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of psychological safety and how it can help us as enablers of change. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Tips for supporting Communities of Practice
We’ve been hearing more and more interest in Communities of Practice (or CoPs) recently, so we thought it would be useful to explore what CoPs are, how and where they might be useful, as well as highlighting some resources. So in this episode we’re going to explore some tips for getting started...
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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”. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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...
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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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. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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2024… Thanks for another great year!
We’ve covered lots of content this year and 2024 has been another great year! And we’re also celebrating five years of Enablers of Change! See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Top ten good practices for effective extension
What's the difference between best and good practice, which one should we refer to, and why is that important? We then share our top ten good practices. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Boosting productivity and impact with ChatGPT
In this episode, we’re diving into how ChatGPT can help us as enablers of change to boost both our productivity and the impact of our work. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Understanding farm system changes
We explore a paper that delves into understanding the different changes farmers can make to their systems to adapt to environmental pressures and climate change. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.
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Mythbusters… debunking the MBTI assessment
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most well-known personality tests in the world. Let's see why it may not be as reliable as many believe. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.