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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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63:46

Summer Replay #4 Dos and Don'ts When Strengthening...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/08/12

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusSummer Replay #4 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Lucas Clarke, a passionate educator with the Anglophone South School District who is also the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast, where he shares his insights and experiences in education. We discuss how academic support and cross-disciplinary collaboration

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53:26

Summer Replay #5 Leading With Hope: Building a System...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/08/05

Looking to transform your team meetings? Check out this FREE guide for leaders, which includes a ready to use meeting agenda and notes template - https://bit.ly/5planningteams Summer Replay #5 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dynamic leader in education with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Kelly’s journey has taken her from school social work to school leadership, serving as both a principal and now as

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13:16

Summer Replay #6 Importance of Vulnerability When...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/07/29

Summer Replay #6 - This week's episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of establishing a culture of collaboration that values and encourages vulnerability.Connected Resources:Blog - Embracing Vulnerability: A Cornerstone of Effective Collaboration - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/embracing-vulnerability-cornerstone-effective-collaboration_________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article

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42:23

Summer Replay #7 How to Become a Leader That Empowers...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/07/22

Download the FREE leader’s guide to team norms, as referenced in this episode - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide Summer Replay #7 - In episode 16 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by former Superintendent Chris Smeaton. Chris shares numerous ideas for leaders at all levels in relation to building highly effective teams and tapping into the collaborative capacity of the organization. Checkout Chris’ blog at https://cdsmeaton.com/ ---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email

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58:13

Summer Replay #8 Leading with Intentionality and...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/07/15

Access the FREE PDF article Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams Summer replay #8 - In episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, two leaders dedicated to supporting other educational leaders through their individual efforts, as well as their latest joint endeavor, establishing the Instructional Leadership Collective. In this episode, we explore the work Peter and Michael

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17:00

Summer Replay #9 The Value of Piloting Ideas

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/07/08

Summer Replay #9 - Kurtis and Lorna explore the idea of piloting rather than full scale change in this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast. Piloting provides the opportunity to work through ideas with a small group and to adjust and refine before rolling it out to the greater population.Connected Resources:Blog - The Value of Piloting Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/value-piloting-changeBlog - Reflecting on Piloting -

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24:43

Summer Replay #10 Understanding the Impact of the...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/07/01

Check out the FREE webinar mentioned in this podcast - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsSummer Replay #10 - In episode 14 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the phenomenon of the implementation dip. They break down what it is, its impact on team endeavours and most importantly, how to navigate implementation dips when leading a culture of collaboration.---------Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email

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69:24

The Importance of Systems When Supporting Effective...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/24

Don’t let your next meeting feel like it should’ve been an email FREE Webinar - 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings bit.ly/transformteamsAccess a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Hunter Flesch, an Associate Principal in Des Moines, Iowa, and the host of The Ed Essentials

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52:20

Why Focusing on Intentional Habits is Critical for...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/17

Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chrissy Beltran, better known to her instructional coaching community as “Ms. B”. Chrissy brings both practical classroom knowledge and the heart of a coach to her work, as we explore lessons learned when helping to build strong, collaborative cultures in schools and beyond.Learn more about Chrissy

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45:50

Exploring Collective Impact and the Enemies of...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/10

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamTransform Your Teams with this FREE Webinar https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn 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

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46:15

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Establishing Data as a Starting...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/08

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Hope Mulholland, a

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37:39

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Making Data Accessible to Drive...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/07

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an

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43:15

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Bad Data Does Not Mean I’m a Bad...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/06

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Emily Mulcahey, an

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51:20

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Using Data to Engage in...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/05

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Rick Kutcher, an

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44:34

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Aligning Data Visualization, Data...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/04

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Dr. Melissa Wainwright,

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45:09

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Starting at Year Zero When...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/03

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Dr. Christopher Graves, a

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52:21

Accessing our Brainzones to Further our Collaborative...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/03

Get your first chapter FREE - Collaborative Response Bookbit.ly/CR-introThis virtual summit is for educators, school leaders, and anyone else who wants to increase their impact on student success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with educators from all over. Register now at bit.ly/datasummit2025.In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Marcey Aronson. Marcey’s extensive career has included teaching students with severe

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41:31

DATA SUMMIT BONUS - Seeking Clarity Through...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/06/02

This bonus episode is part of the “Seven Speakers in Seven Days” podcast collaboration with the Data in Education podcast, hosted by Jessica Lane, to feature speakers scheduled to present at the June 2025 Data in Education Virtual Summit.Learn more about the Data Summit and register at https://data-in-education-jun2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to the Data in Education podcast on your favourite podcast provider!In this episode, Lorna, Kurtis and Jessica are joined by Casey Watts,, who brings

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46:03

Harnessing AI to Impact Collaboration and Other...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/05/27

FREE Webinar - Transform Your Team Meetingbit.ly/transformteamsDOWNLOAD Your FREE Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Ashley Moore, also known as Principal Mo. Ashley is an award-winning educator, leader, and nationally certified principal mentor with over 15 years of experience in teaching, special education, and school administration. She is at the forefront of integrating artificial

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52:03

Overcoming Education and Leading Purposeful Teams...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/05/20

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamThis virtual summit is for educators, school leaders, and anyone else who wants to increase their impact on student success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with educators from all over. Register now at bit.ly/datasummit2025.In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Brad Gustafson, a National Distinguished Principal,

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