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Building a Culture of Collaboration

Jigsaw Learning

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

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43:09

Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/04

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn 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

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2:28

FRIDAY FOCUS - Is Your Team Stuck? It's Time to...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/31

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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46:05

Creating Connection through Body Language and...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/28

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/spacechecklistIn 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

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2:47

FRIDAY FOCUS - Clear the Path to Better Collaboration

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/24

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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39:48

Providing Structure, Clarity and Purpose for Your...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/21

STOP TIERING YOUR STUDENTS!! Transform your organization by tiering your supports, not your students. Learn how in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/stoptieringstudentsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Johnathan Cranford, a veteran educator who has dedicated over a decade to working with students with the highest needs. The author of the book The Art of In-School Suspension: A Discipline Program that Benefits Staff and Students, he’s now

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1:57

FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Your Team Needs to Know the "Why"

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/17

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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48:07

Building Collective Resiliency and Remembering to...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/14

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsLooking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, professor, researcher, and certified resilience trainer. With over two decades of experience

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1:35

FRIDAY FOCUS - Creating Clarity by Embracing the...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/10

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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47:10

Harnessing the Power of People with AI to Enhance...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/07

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamAccess a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna meet with two of the founders of Teacher Time Machine, an AI powered tool for teachers. Sharon and Richelle share how AI can enhance and build upon staff

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1:31

FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Striving for Comfort

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/10/03

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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63:07

What Does the Kitchen Sink Tell Us About an...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/30

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership 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 and a strong sense of community. Kurtis explores with the leadership team how they’re building and sustaining a truly collaborative culture within their school, taking a robust, project-based approach to learningCheck out the New Myrnam School projects:

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1:21

FRIDAY FOCUS - It's All About the Structure!

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/26

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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44:07

Leading Teams as a Purpose-Driven Principal with...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/23

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsRegister for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.caIn 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

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2:51

FRIDAY FOCUS - Great Leaders Don't Solve...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/19

#collaboration #teamwork #leadership #fridayfocus #systems 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and

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46:40

The Happy Music Teacher's Guide to Engagement and...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/16

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamThis invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanette Mihalchik, a National Board Certified Music teacher, arts integration specialist, and author of

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2:56

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Strategy for Reinforcing...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/12

#collaboration #teamwork #leadership #fridayfocus #norms 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and

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54:53

Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/09

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership 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 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/jlnormsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Christina

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27:14

Summer Replay #1 Clear Expectations, Goals and...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/09/02

Transform your team meetings with this FREE guide, including an agenda template you could begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsSummer Replay #1 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Dana Goodier, an experienced educator, speaker, and author. Dana is the author of the inspiring book Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators and hosts the Out of the Trenches podcast, where she showcases incredible stories of

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51:44

Summer Replay #2 Building a Data-Informed Culture of...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/08/26

Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataSummer Replay #2 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and expert in learning and technology, Jessica shares her key learnings when helping schools use data as a tool for

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42:23

Summer Replay #3 Exploring the Craft of Clarity to...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/08/19

Access this FREE guide for leaders for establishing and reinforcing team norms, complete with a process you could use tomorrow to create norms with your team - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideSummer Replay #3 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting and a thought leader in team leadership. We dive into Casey’s expertise as she shares how leaders can empower their teams to break free

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