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We are Extension - Podcast

“We Are Extension" is a podcast hosted by K-State Extension, Douglas County, KS. It showcases all aspects of Extension, including various segments hosted by our office’s staff! Here we will highlight the Community Developed themed monthly episodes. For episodes from all of our other program areas or to see past Community Development themed episodes, visit our official We are Extension podcast page.

• Show Notes

  Enjoy another look behind the scenes of Extension! Our Director, Marlin Bates, is joined by Johnson County Extension Director, Tara Markley as they tackle the topic of partnership!

  "We can't do our jobs in isolation, especially when we want to achieve systemic and community-wide change. What does that successful partnership look like?" 

  Learn how both directors take on the responsibilities of building partnerships to positively impact their communities. In this episode, they discuss their past experience as co-facilitators who led discussions with their peers on this topic. They'll discuss:

  • partnership strengths
  • partnership roadblocks
  • tips for building impactful relationships

  This episode is sure to benefit anyone whose work can benefit from establishing strong and lasting partnerships. Whether you are confident in forming a meaningful partnership or unsure, there is something to take away from today's podcast! 

  Resources

  Partnership Playbook: Initiating a Partnership - Michigan State University Extension

  Partnership Playbook: Strategies for Effective Collaboration - Michigan State University Extension PDF

  The Collaboration Continuum - Tamarack Institute Graph

  More We are Extension Podcast Episodes

 

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