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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…
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- Building a Culture of Collaboration
Want Change to Last? Start With the Right People - Ep 117
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How to Build Culture Without Adding to Your Workload with Tom Walls - Ep 116
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Are We Getting Better, or Just Getting Through? - Ep115
Explore Why it Matters 🔎 Collaborative Meeting Spaces bit.ly/spacechecklist Is your organization truly learning, or just going through the motions? A learning…
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Collaboration Without Conformity: Protecting Teacher Agency with Kallie Ash - Ep 114
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Building a Culture of CollaborationFRIDAY FOCUS - Try This to Keep Meetings on Track
Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter ______________________ 🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an…
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Are Your Team Goals Driving Results? - Ep113
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How to Culturize Your School: Building a Culture of Collaboration with Jimmy Casas - Ep 112
🎓 Join Educators From Across the Field → jigsawlearning.ca/summit Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform…
Building a Culture of CollaborationFRIDAY FOCUS - Want More Engagement? Try This
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Are Your School Goals Really SMART? - Ep111
Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna break down what is a SMART goal and how…
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Why Your Teachers Are Resisting Collaboration (And How to Fix It) with Becca Silver - EP 110
Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Use This With Your…
Building a Culture of CollaborationFRIDAY FOCUS - New Need Ideas? Introduce the AI Agent
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Beyond the Data Calendar: Connecting Measures, Timing & Action - Ep109
📊 Get Your Data Organized!! FREE Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this weekls podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the value of developing a strategic and aligned…
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What to Do When Collaborative Teams Aren't Working with Chrissy Beltran - Ep 108
Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 📊 Get…
Building a Culture of CollaborationFRIDAY FOCUS - Stop the Cycle of Back-to-Back Meeting Days
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Are you screening students—or just collecting data? - Ep107
📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss what is a universal screen, how to get…
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Why Time Management Won't Save Your School Culture (And What Will) w/ Dr. Frederick Buskey - Ep 106
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop chasing buy-in. Start building momentum.
👉 Get the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response: https://bit.ly/CR-overview When leaders are trying to move an idea forward, it’s easy to get stuck waiting…
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The 3 types of data every school needs - Ep105
📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the difference between universal screens…
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15 High-Impact Practices for Instructional Leaders with Glenn Forbes - Ep 104
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Building a Culture of CollaborationWhy Every Child Deserves a Team: Building Impactful Collective Efficacy in Our Schools!
Wondering how to move beyond champions to teams? Find out more at https://bit.ly/CR-overview Inspired by Rita Pierson’s TED Talk "Every Child Deserves a…
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A better school year starts with better planning - Ep103
Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna suggest various considerations leaders…
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Your Curriculum Could Be Your Best Collaboration Tool with Lily Jones - Ep 102
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Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #1 - Exploring Collective Impact and the Enemies of Collective Efficacy with Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes
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Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #2 - Establishing Systems That Reinforce Relationships and Distributed Leadership with Principal JL
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…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #3 - Leading Teams as a Purpose-Driven Principal with Michelle Sloan
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Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #4 - Harnessing AI to Impact Collaboration and Other Leadership Nuggets with Principal Mo
Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In this episode of Building a Culture of…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #5 - Why Focusing on Intentional Habits is Critical for Purposeful Collaboration with Ms. B
Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In this episode of Building a Culture of…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #6 - The Importance of Systems When Supporting Effective Collaboration with Hunter Flesch - Ep 42
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Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #7 - The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and Collaboration with Jeanette Mihalchik
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam This invaluable article will provide you with ten possible…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #8 - What Does the Kitchen Sink Tell Us About an Organization’s Collaborative Culture with New Myrnam School
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by the leadership team from New Myrnam School — a small rural school with big ideas…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #9 - Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting…
Building a Culture of CollaborationSummer Replay #10 Harnessing the Power of People with AI to Enhance Collaboration with Teacher Time Machine
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FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Way to Increase Every Voice
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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Strong Collaboration in Classroom Spaces! - Ep 101
In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations and ideas to ensure that classroom spaces are intentionally…
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5 Books Every Leader Needs to Build a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 100
Looking for the 102 books from Kurtis and Lorna’s bookshelf that will have a dramatic impact on your collaborative culture? Download the free 1012 Must-Reads…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - The Impact of Non-Verbals on Team Trust
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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Building Spaces That Foster Adult Collaboration in Schools - Ep 99
In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations when purposefully designing a space for teams to…
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How to Build a Connected K-12 Universe Through Impact Standards with Jeff Bradbury - Ep 98
Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Access a workshop…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - A Small Reminder with a Big Impact
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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The Ultimate School Leadership Summit - How to Start the School Year Strong! - Ep 97
A successful school year doesn't happen by accident—it is the direct result of the intentional groundwork laid over the summer months. Without a clear…
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How Self-Care Sustains Collaborative Cultures with Barb Flowers - Ep 96
Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms 10…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Keeping a Tally of Who Spoke
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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Motivate Staff and Drive Student Success with Visual Scoreboards - Ep 95
In this weeks pdcast of Building a Culture of Collaboration , Kurtis and Lorna reflect on the value of visualizing data for your school team to create focus…
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Strengthening Teams Through High-Impact Collaboration Structures with David K Richards - Ep 94
Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Using a Blank Doc to Record Meeting Notes
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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How to Create Facilitation Opportunities to Build Leadership Capacity - Ep 93
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first…
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Leveraging External Team Members to Meet Diverse Student Needs with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - Ep 92
The Developing a Continuum of Supports workshop guide helps teams identify actionable supports across the school for all students regardless of their needs…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Setting up the Room for Collaboration
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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How School Leaders Can Plan an Effective Annual Calendar - Ep 91
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first…
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3 Fundamental Elements of High-Performing Teams with David Burkus - Ep 90
10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings -…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Review Meeting Notes Quickly and Effectively: Here’s How
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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How Locus of Control Impacts Teacher Efficacy and Student Success - Ep 89
In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss what is the locus of control and why keeping our primary focus on what is in our locus of control can…
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Why Principals Matter in Building High-Impact Teams with William D Parker - Ep 88
Check out the FREE webinar 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In this replay episode of Building a Culture of…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Efficiency for Updates in Meetings
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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Navigating the Implementation Dip in School Change - Ep 87
In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna explore what is an implementation dip and how to attend to them when leading change in your organization…
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Building Collaborative Cultures That Drive Literacy Success with Mark Onuscheck and Jeanne Spiller - Ep 86
In this replay episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Visualizing Your Norms?
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous…
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Your School’s Success Hinges on Its Lead Team - Ep 85
Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our…
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Turning Elements into Impact: The Alchemy of Leadership with Tyler Comeau I Encore Episode - 84
Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan Planning for the effective use of data. 👉 bit.ly/dataevidenceplan 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing…
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Every Team Needs Norms
Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit…