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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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43:08

Leading Organizations That Attract and Retain Great...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/21

Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration we reach into the archives. Kurtis has the opportunity to connect with Chief Ruckus Maker Danny Bauer, a best selling author and host of the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast and the School Leadership Series

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2:22

FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Your Actions Explicit

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/17

______________________#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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15:32

Great Leaders Don’t Wing It—They Systemize - Ep 81

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/16

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna reflect on a trip to Disneyland which prompted their thinking about the importance of systems in any organization. Effective organizations need clearly documented systems for ongoing focus and success and in this message, Lorna and Kurtis share some reasons why, as well as some considerations for school leaders of areas to implement system-thinking.______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further

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58:09

Lead from the Balcony: Gaining Perspective for Better...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/14

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams.Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusLocus of Control workshop guide—a powerful tool to help your staff shift their focus to what is within their control. bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin Peppard, President of Road to Awesome. Darrin is a leadership speaker,

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2:18

FRIDAY FOCUS - Creating Systems to Follow-up on Actions

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/10

______________________#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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15:37

Fun Ways to Reinforce Team Norms - Ep 79

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/09

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share some ideas to consider when wanting to bring some fun to your team norms. Many of the ideas shared are about ensuring high impact collaboration, while allowing opportunities for your team to have a little fun along the way!Connected Resources:Strategies for Actualizing Team Norms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y8jHFGQaneYUuREcaEsaaSwTN2mQt_AMpijBohbxWks/edit?usp=sharing A Leader's Guide for Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide

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52:40

Courage as a Pre-Requisite: Empowerment &...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/07

Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoalsAccess the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideHow do we move from "working in silos" to a thriving, empowered school culture?In this episode, we engage with Katie Powell, Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of Boredom Busters and Frustration Busters. Katie shares fascinating insights from AMLE’s

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2:12

FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Critical Mass is More Important...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/03

______________________#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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15:06

Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/04/02

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIn this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share the value of unpacking norms to determine the why, what they look like in practice (as well as what they do not look like) and how teams can determine what they agree to be the response if a norm is broken.Connected Resources:Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts -

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43:16

Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/31

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 the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide How do you move from simply surviving the chaos of leadership to building a team that truly thrives together?In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with

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2:13

FRIDAY FOCUS - Priming the Team for Discussion

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/27

______________________#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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13:29

Make Growth Visible: Displaying Progress to Build...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/26

Kurtis and Lorna explore the impact of creating a visual representation of growth that is visible throughout the school community.Connected Resources:Blog - Examining Collaborative Team Meetings - Establishing a Collaborative Meeting Space - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/going-deeper-collaborative-team-meetings-5-establishing-collSamples - Folder of Meeting Space samples -

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45:32

The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/24

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/spacechecklistCreating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams 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 the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Kurtis is joined by Rae Hughart, CEO of "Teachers Deserve

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2:07

FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Teams Accountable to Each Other!

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/20

______________________#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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15:50

Intentional Spaces: Setting the Room for Stronger...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/19

Kurtis and Lorna explore considerations for the physical arrangement of team meeting spaces.Connected Resources:Blog - The Crucial Role of Physical Design in Team Engagement - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/crucial-role-physical-design-team-engagementPodcast - 8 Simple Yet Powerful Ideas to Impact Team Meeting Rooms - Building a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 3 -

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44:21

Building Vibrant Teams: The Power of Personal...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/17

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams?We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102readsLooking 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 Crystal Atkinson, a veteran educator, administrator, and instructional coach, to discuss the

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2:08

FRIDAY FOCUS - Meetings Too Long? Do This.

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/13

______________________#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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15:53

Beyond the Leader: Creating Sustainable Systems - Ep 71

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/12

In this podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share leaders' conundrum of investing time and effort into initiating change just to realize that when they leave the system or school all their efforts fade with time and new leadership. How do we ensure sustainability in systems beyond people?Connected Resources:Blog - Building a Legacy Through Systems: Ensuring Sustainability in Collaborative Response -

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48:32

Why Collaboration Fails in Schools & How Leaders Can...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/10

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/ctmstarter 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 Lisa Riegel, neuroscience-informed educator,

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2:14

FRIDAY FOCUS - Hand Off, Hold Hands and Hold On

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/03/06

______________________#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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