Extension fundamentals

Build your foundation for effective extension.

Who this workshop is for

This workshop is designed for people who:

  • Work in extension or agricultural engagement and want to strengthen their practice.
  • Are stepping into an extension role and need practical methods they can use straight away.
  • Have been doing extension work for a while and want a concise refresh.
  • Want tools they can take back to their team and apply in practice.

What you'll learn

01

Understand effective extension in context

Explore contemporary extension and adoption, including building connection before content.

02

Support change and engagement

Use practical tools to facilitate change, communicate effectively and engage different audiences.

03

Design extension activities for impact.

Create a draft extension Theory of Change that links your activities to the change you want to support.

04

Build in learning and evaluation

Plan how you will monitor and evaluate your efforts, so learning continues after delivery.

What you'll leave with

You’ll leave with a framework for designing and delivering effective extension activities. You’ll also have practical tools to plan, communicate, facilitate and evaluate your work with more confidence.

Format

Duration
Half-day.
Delivery
Online or in person.
Style
Practical, interactive and grounded in real-world examples.
Facilitators
Denise Bewsell (Scarlatti) and John James (Enablers of Change).
Can be tailored
Yes, for different audiences, sectors or programme contexts.

Ready to strengthen your extension practice?

Join an upcoming Extension Fundamentals workshop, or talk to us about delivering it for your team.

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