Episodes

In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss what is the locus of control and why keeping our primary focus on what is in our locus of control can have substantial impact on an organization's culture. Connected Resources: Article - Norms for Team Success: A Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide Blog - So what can we control? Articulating our Locus of Control - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/so-what-can-we-control-...

Check out the FREE webinar 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In this replay episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis has the opportunity to connect with Will Parker, founder and CEO of Principal Matters, LLC. and host of the podcast Principal Matters. Will and Kurtis discuss the often dual nature we need to consider when it comes to leading and why trying to “fly solo” is a recipe for burnout, a lesson learned that almost ended Will’...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna explore what is an implementation dip and how to attend to them when leading change in your organization. Connected Resources: Blog post - 3 Ways Leaders Overcome an Implementation Dip - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/honouring-implementation-dip Blog post - Developing a Ready, Fire, Aim Culture - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/developing-ready-fire-aim-culture Podcast - Understanding the Impact of ...

In this replay episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders, authors and consultants and co-editors of a number of PLC at Work titles. They discuss how to build a highly intentional and focused culture of collaboration, with a direct emphasis on how that culture can have a significant impact on literacy success for learners! If you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love to have you as a subscriber! You'll g...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

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/JLlocus In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why every school leader should be establishing lead teams to distribute leadership, move forward with key school priorities, and provide continuous feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement. Connected Resources: Blog posting - The Importance of a...

Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan Planning for the effective use of data. 👉 bit.ly/dataevidenceplan 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams Access a FREE webinar 👉 bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration we reach back into the archives where Kurtis connects with Tyler Comeau, an Alberta school principal who also shares and extends learning relating to our core elements as the Elemental Educator. Tyler and Kurtis discuss h...

Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access ...

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why making the purpose of your meetings crystal clear within your organization. Want to ensure your team meetings are having optimal impact? It needs to start with why are we meeting! Connected Resources: 5 Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings PDF - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings webinar - https://bit.ly/transformteams Layered Team Meeting Overview template - https://docs.google.c...

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/teamnormsguide In 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 podcas...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

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 #systems Are you looking to further y...

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/JLlocus Locus of Control workshop guide—a powerful tool to help your staff shift their focus to what is within their control. bit.ly/JLlocus In 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, c...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

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 ______...

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/teamnormsguide How 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 res...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In 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 -...

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 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 ...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...

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-coll Samples - Folder of Meeting Space samples - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u3DpTw9mSVQrPvtK3DeXvLUi7OlvYskt?usp=sharing __________...

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 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/JLlocus In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Kurtis is joined by Rae Hughart, CEO of "Teachers Deserve It...

______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are 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/free 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 Explore the book Colla...