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Extension's Future: Time for Disruptive Innovation
Journal of Extension
  • Nancy K. Franz, Iowa State University
  • Ronald A. Cox, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Peer Reviewed
1
Publication Date
4-1-2012
Abstract
Extension has been considered change averse by some scholars and practitioners, and they claim this inhibits organizational growth and relevance. Pockets of individuals and teams across the nation have worked independently as entrepreneurs to enhance Extension's relevance by introducing organizational processes and programs that greatly differ from past practices. However, every Extension system, team, and worker has a role to play in the disruptive innovation process. This may include exploring, implementing, or evaluating disruptive organizational innovations, or removing barriers, resourcing, or supporting a culture of innovation to enhance relevance and sustainability.
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This article is from Journal of Education 50 (2012): 2COM1. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Extension Journal, Inc.
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Nancy K. Franz and Ronald A. Cox. "Extension's Future: Time for Disruptive Innovation" Journal of Extension Vol. 50 Iss. 2 (2012) p. 2COM1
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nancy_franz/17/