Enablers of Change

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  ( https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/ ).

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 structure group work. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog  ( https://www.ena...

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/ ).

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/ ).

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/ ). 

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/ ). 

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/ ).

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/ ).

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/ ). 

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  ( https://www.enablersofchange.com.au/blog/ ).

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/ ). 

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/ ).

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/ ). 

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/ ).

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 and contribute to the discussion over at our blog .

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 .

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 .

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 details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog .

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 .