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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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2:21

FRIDAY FOCUS - Leaders, It's Your Job to Organize the...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/02/13

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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45:04

Trust-Based Observations: Building Collaboration &...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/02/10

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/ctmstarterAccess 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, Kurtis is joined by Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations and a 30-year education veteran. Craig shares

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2:17

FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Asking - "What Is My Role in...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/02/06

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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45:36

How Trust and Alignment Create Strong Collaborative...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/02/03

Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideAccess a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Hanna Bauer, Founder and CEO of HEARTnomics™, leadership strategist, author of Hustle with HEART, and internationally recognized expert in culture, alignment, and trust.Hanna brings nearly three decades of leadership

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2:14

FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You One Step Ahead of Your Team?

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/30

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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43:12

Student Voice, Discourse, and Collaboration in...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/27

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, Kurtis is joined by Lindsay Lyons, educational justice coach, PhD in Leadership and Change, and founder of Time for Teachership. Lindsay shares her expertise in student-led discussions, justice-centered curriculum design, and equitable policies that empower students

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9:30

A Tale of Two Schools: Why Caring Teachers Fail...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/24

The Emotional Truth of School Leadership: Why 'Caring' is Not EnoughTo every principal, teacher, and district leader who has ever felt overwhelmed: This video is for you.We take you inside two very different schools: Castaway Elementary, where dedicated teacher Mrs. Hart is battling student struggle alone, and Robinson Elementary, where Mrs. Gonzales and her team are thriving thanks to a powerful system of supports.The difference isn't the effort—it's the structure. In Castaway, teachers

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2:09

FRIDAY FOCUS - Your Meetings NEED This Role!

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/23

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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52:12

Joy Is a Discipline: How to Lead Schools with Trust,...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/20

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Dan Cox — former superintendent, endurance athlete, speaker, and founder of Endurance Edge. Dan shares how his experience completing multiple ultramarathons, including a 100-mile race, shaped his leadership philosophy: Joy Is a Discipline.Dan dives into the parallels between endurance athletics and school

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2:14

FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Striving for Buy-In

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/16

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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31:52

Community Collaboration to Ensure Success for...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/13

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 are joined by Shana Roberts, a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. Shana hosts the podcast Chalk and Coffee is an accomplished author, having written children’s books such as Mama, I See You and Don’t Go, inspired by her journey as both an educator and a mother

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2:20

FRIDAY FOCUS - Put the Purpose on the Agenda

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/09

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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48:42

Learning to Work Together: Building Trust Through...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/06

Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with Dr. Ryan Read — educator, instructional technologist, and host of The Pixel Classroom Podcast — to explore what authentic collaboration really looks like in schools.Dr. Read shares the inspiring story of rebuilding a middle school STEM and

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2:21

FRIDAY FOCUS - Onboarding with Intentionality: 3...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/02

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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56:56

How to Lead Instructional Change Through...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/30

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 focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chad Ostrowski, former middle-level educator, creator of The Grid Method, and longtime CEO of the Teach Better Team. Chad has spent the last decade helping schools and districts across the

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2:26

FRIDAY FOCUS - Messiness Brings Meaning

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/26

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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51:43

Why Collaboration Is the Hardest—and Most...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/23

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 are joined by Bethany Rees, a leadership coach, speaker, and author of Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership. Bethany is also the host of the Leadership on the Rocks podcast, where she shares practical strategies and helps leaders simplify the

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2:18

FRIDAY FOCUS - The All-in-One Meeting Tool

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/19

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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41:08

School Leadership & Collaboration: How Principals...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/16

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/ctmstarterHow do school leaders make strong decisions while building a collaborative culture?In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak with Tyler Comeau, principal, leadership strategist, and author of The Elemental Leader. Drawing from his experience as an

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2:28

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Swap That Boosts Participation

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/12

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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

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