Posts by Gavin Beever

published - 18 March 2019
By Gavin Beever
De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats

Edward De Bono developed the “Six Thinking Hats” as a simple, systematic, method of thinking; that can help individuals and groups be more focussed, efficient and effective with their thinking, collaboration and decision making.

The approach helps individuals and group members, view issues and challenges from different perspectives, which then assists them …
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published - 26 February 2019
By Gavin Beever
A Great Professional Development Opportunity

The Australasia Pacific Extension Network (APEN) Conference is being held in the amazing location of Darwin on September 12th and 13th, 2019.  The conference theme is – Extension’s role in climate, rural industries and community challenges.  This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, improve extension and share knowledge.
Participants …
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published - 30 January 2019
By Gavin Beever
Working with Groups – Group Establishment

Extension often involves working with groups of people.  As an extension professional, we use special skills to do so and these are things that can be developed and improved over time.  This article will provide things to consider to help you get the best out of other people and yourself, …
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published - 16 January 2019
By Gavin Beever
Quality Management Principles and Extension

A key focus of Quality Management principles is to meet customer needs and aim at exceeding their expectations. They can be used as a guide in extension project planning.  Particularly for projects which have a focus on improved performance or maintaining performance standards.
Sustained success is achieved when an extension organisation …
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published - 12 December 2018
By James Turner, Gavin Beever
Co-Innovation Webinar

Interested in ways innovation and the pace of practice change can be fostered?  Then this Webinar, presented by Dr James Turner from AgResearch in New Zealand, is for you.
It introduces work from the Primary Innovation project, led by James, who is a Senior Resource Economist.  The project worked with a cross discipline team (pastoral, …
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published - 29 November 2018
By Gavin Beever
Using HACCP Principles in Extension

Looking to identify and manage risks in your extension programs and projects?  The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles can be a great help in that regard.
The HACCP principles have been developed and used in the food industry to identify and manage the hazards and reduce the risks …
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published - 15 November 2018
By Gavin Beever
Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods

Technology of Participation (ToP) is a well known brand and a great resource of facilitation processes and tools, that are useful for extension professionals.  The ToP methods have been developed by the Institute of Cultural Affairs to help people think, talk and work together.
“A new style of facilitative leadership is …
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