Episodes
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April 2, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Critical Mass is More Important Than Buy-In
______________________ #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...
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April 1, 2026
Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77
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 -...
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March 30, 2026
Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76
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 ...
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March 26, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Priming the Team for Discussion
______________________ #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...
75
March 25, 2026
Make Growth Visible: Displaying Progress to Build Momentum - Ep 75
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 __________...
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March 23, 2026
The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74
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...
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March 19, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Teams Accountable to Each Other!
______________________ #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...
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March 18, 2026
Intentional Spaces: Setting the Room for Stronger Meetings - Ep 73
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-engagement Podcast - 8 Simple Yet Powerful Ideas to Impact Team Meeting Rooms - Building a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 3 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/8-simple-yet-powerful-ideas-impact-team-meeting-rooms...
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March 16, 2026
Building Vibrant Teams: The Power of Personal Communication Styles with Crystal Atkinson - Ep 72
Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads 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 In 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 "mis...
27
March 12, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Meetings Too Long? Do This.
______________________ #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...
71
March 11, 2026
Beyond the Leader: Creating Sustainable Systems - Ep 71
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 - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/building-legacy-through-systems-ensuring-sustainab...
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March 9, 2026
Why Collaboration Fails in Schools & How Leaders Can Fix It with Lisa Riegel - Ep 70
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/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Lisa Riegel, neuroscience-informed educator, author...
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March 5, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Hand Off, Hold Hands and Hold On
______________________ #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...
69
March 4, 2026
Celebration as Strategy: The Secret Ingredient in High-Performing Teams - Ep 69
In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna retrurn back to the topic of celebrations and discuss the incredible power of celebrations in each and every team meeting. In addition to sharing why you should never skip the celebrations, they also share numerous strategies from organizations when they make celebrations an explicit part of how they operate as a team. Connected Resources: FREE Webinar - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Blog Posting - ...
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March 2, 2026
How a Coaching System Impacts a Culture of Collaboration in Schools with Linda Rhyne - Ep 68
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 teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Linda Rhyne, a veteran educator and instructional coach. They discuss how coaching syste...
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Feb. 26, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Simplifying SMART Goals
______________________ #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...
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Feb. 23, 2026
Data That Drives Collaboration: MTSS, Early Warning Indicators, and Trust with Tom Kaster - Ep 67
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/5mistakesdata Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Tom Kaster, former IB math teacher and founder of The Datafied Classroom, to explore how data can be used as a tool for trust instead of judgment. Drawing on nearly 20 ...
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Feb. 19, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Striving for Equality in Conversational Turn-Taking
______________________ #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...
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Feb. 16, 2026
Psychological Safety & Innovation in Education: Building Collaborative School Cultures
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam 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 Josh Stamper, Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, author and former middle school adminis...
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Feb. 12, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Leaders, It's Your Job to Organize the Data for Your Teams
______________________ #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...
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Feb. 9, 2026
Trust-Based Observations: Building Collaboration & Teacher Efficacy in Schools with Craig Randall - Ep 65
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 STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In 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 how ...
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Feb. 5, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Asking - "What Is My Role in This Meeting?
______________________ #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...
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Feb. 2, 2026
How Trust and Alignment Create Strong Collaborative Cultures with Hanna Bauer - Ep 64
Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In 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 experi...
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Jan. 29, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You One Step Ahead of Your Team?
______________________ #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...