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...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Waiting to Get Started
<p>______________________<br>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems</p><p>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</p><p>Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro</p><p>Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.<br>https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab</p><p>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 m...
The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself with Dominic George - Ep 54
<p>Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam</p><p>In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dominic George, a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself. Dominic shares how authenticity and collaboration go hand in hand in shaping stronger, more sustainable leadership cultures.</p><p>Get the book The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself at https://a.co/d/92ceaXJ</p><p>---------</p><p>Connect with Dominic George<br>Email: dominicgeorge...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Don't Rush the Genius
<p>______________________<br>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems</p><p>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</p><p>Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro</p><p>Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.<br>https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab</p><p>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 m...
Overcoming Teacher Resistance: Strategies for School Leaders with Becca Silver - Ep 53
<p>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</p><p><br>🔥 Struggling with teacher resistance in your school? Discover how Becca Silver, creator of the Catalyst Mindsets™ and founder of The Whole Educator, helps leaders and coaches move beyond compliance to build real teacher agency, engagement, and collaboration.</p><p><br>In this episode, we explore:<br> ✅ How to understand the unmet needs behind teacher resistance<br> ✅ The 5 Catalyst Mindsets™: Value, Ownership, Belonging, Success, and Growth<br> ✅ Strategies for coaching the whole educat...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Beyond the Win: Celebrating the Actions That Created Success!
<p>______________________<br>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems</p><p>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</p><p>Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro</p><p>Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.<br>https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab</p><p>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 m...
Whose Permission Are You Waiting For with William D Parker - Ep 52
<p>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 Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter </p><p>In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by William D. Parker, the founder of Principal Matters, an educator, author, speaker, and executive coach who equips leaders with strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and strengthening communities. His newest book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator’s Guide to Doing What You Love, is an inspiring reminder that l...
FRIDAY FOCUS - How "What If" Conversations Create Solutions
<p>______________________<br>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems</p><p>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</p><p>Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro</p><p>Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.<br>https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab</p><p>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 m...
Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with Dr. Deonna Smith - Ep 51
<p>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership </p><p><br></p><p>Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis joined by Dr. Deonna Smith, a former teacher, school leader, and now a nationally recognized educational justice advocate. She’s also the author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Community of Equity, Belonging, and Care—a powerful and practical guide to building classroom culture from a place of humanity and ho...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Is Your Team Stuck? It's Time to Simplify the Path Forward
<p>______________________<br>#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems</p><p>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</p><p>Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro</p><p>Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.<br>https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab</p><p>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 m...
Creating Connection through Body Language and Behavioral Insights with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau - Ep 50
<p>Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist</p><p>In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, an expert in human behavior with a unique ability to interpret body language, gestures, movement, and facial expressions through the facial action coding system. Her expertise in neurology, trauma, and sensory systems has made her a sought-after voice nationwide, helping individuals and organizations move past repeated challenges to achieve lasting success. This c...
