Building a Culture of Collaboration

Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy. You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the structures, roles, and agendas required to ensure your team meetings (PLCs, staff, student support) are focused and drive action. You'll discover how to shift your organization's mindset from isolated practice to powerful, shared responsibility for ALL students—this is key to teamwork and collaboration. Finally, you'll gain the leadership strategies needed to intentionally build a robust and sustainable culture that maximizes collective capacity and student success. We also talk with thought leaders outside of education, to grow our understanding of effective collaboration and teamwork. Subscribe today to master the art of intentional collaboration and take your leadership to the next level!

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  Episode #103

  A better school year starts with better planning - Ep103

  Sep 10, 202624 min

  Turn Ideas Into Action Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna suggest various considerations leaders should be thinking about prior to the start of a new school year. Coming into the year with a clear plan can ensure alignment, purpose and focus. Make sure to check out the various resources below! Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 Connected Resources: Collaborative Leader Toolkits - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/resources-and-samples/collaborative-leaders-toolkit Leader's Guide to Developing Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide Planning for Fall Organizer - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPwjJvc07Zri_jCHybwKDmLh_k3wh-euI-hX8cSnrUY/edit?usp=sharing Planning for Fall On-Demand Workshop - https://bit.ly/fallstartcr ______________________ #collaboration #education #MTSS #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab FREE to join!! Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

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  Episode #102

  Your Curriculum Could Be Your Best Collaboration Tool with Lily Jones - Ep 102

  Sep 8, 202635 min

  Put This Into Practice ➡️ Grab the Guide - bit.ly/teamnormsguide Use This With Your Team Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Is your school's curriculum a tool for collaboration, or just a box to check? In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Lily Jones, founder of Educator Forever, to discuss how the process of writing, reviewing, and adapting curriculum can transform school culture. Lily shares her unique insights on engaging teachers as active creators rather than passive implementers of curriculum. We dive deep into what goes wrong when school teams try to build curriculum together, how to foster a sense of shared ownership over mandated materials, and the fascinating lessons traditional schools can learn from asynchronous, remote teacher networks. Learn more about Lily Jones at https://www.educatorforever.com --------- Connect with Lily Jones Email: lily@educatorforever.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatorforever LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-jones-b940457b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educatorforever Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems ______________________ #collaboration #education #MTSS #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab FREE to join!! Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

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  Episode #1

  Summer Replay #1 - Exploring Collective Impact and the Enemies of Collective Efficacy with Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes

  Sep 1, 202647 min

  Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Transform Your Teams with this FREE Webinar https://bit.ly/transformteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a powerful conversation with two leading voices in the work of cultivating collective efficacy in schools - Dr. Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes, co-authors of the new book Collective Impact: Overcoming the 12 Enemies of Teacher Efficacy. In the conversation, Jenni and Glenn explore their research, share stories from the field, and discuss what it takes to create lasting collective impact in schools. Access the book Collective Impact: Overcoming the Twelve Enemies of Teacher Efficacy - https://a.co/d/drC76Li --------- Connect with Jenni Donohoo Email: jenni.donohoo@praxis-engage.com X: @Jenni_Donohoo LinkedIn: Jenni Donohoo Facebook: Jenni Donohoo Connect with Glenn Forbes Email: glenn.forbes1@gmail.com Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 --------- Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

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  Episode #2

  Summer Replay #2 - Establishing Systems That Reinforce Relationships and Distributed Leadership with Principal JL

  Aug 25, 202653 min

  Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus DOWNLOAD Your FREE Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide bit.ly/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes to building effective systems for collaboration Learn more about Jeff Linden at dot.cards/principal_jl --------- Connect with Jeff Linden Email the.principal.jl@gmail.com X @ThePrincipal_JL LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/the-principal-jl Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PrincipalJL Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X @hewsonk27 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X @LornaHewson Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 --------- Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

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  Episode #3

  Summer Replay #3 - Leading Teams as a Purpose-Driven Principal with Michelle Sloan

  Aug 18, 202645 min

  Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.ca In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Michelle Sloan, a former teacher, principal, and Head of School who now coaches and mentors school leaders through her Purpose Driven Principal Framework. Central to the discussion is the importance of focusing on purpose as a leader to serve as the foundation for leading collaborative cultures. Learn more about Michelle Sloan at https://sloanleadership.com/ and subscribe to her weekly newsletter at https://sloanleadership.mykajabi.com/newsletter-registration You can also join the VIP Lounge with Michelle at https://sloanleadership.mykajabi.com/the-leadership-lounge-membership ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Connect with Michelle Sloan Email: msloan@sloanleadership.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sloanleadership LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-sloan-9b80112a2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SloanLeadershipSolutions Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 --------- Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

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