Jigsaw Learning

Building a Culture of Collaboration

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 structures, roles, and agendas required to ensure your team meetings (PLCs, staff, student support)...

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Jigsaw Learning

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Summer Replay #9 - Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek 07.07.2026

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 unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of Building a Culture of Collab...

Summer Replay #10 Harnessing the Power of People with AI to Enhance Collaboration with Teacher Time Machine 30.06.2026

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam 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, Kurtis and Lorna meet with two of the founders of Teacher Time Machine, an AI powered tool for teachers.  Sharon and Richel...

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Way to Increase Every Voice 26.06.2026

______________________ #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...

Strong Collaboration in Classroom Spaces! - Ep 101 25.06.2026

In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations and ideas to ensure that classroom spaces are intentionally adjusted to support effective adult collaboration. Resources: Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist Classroom Setup Checklist for Team Meetings - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MXHJo0f0h4iOciAiNDu2Cvqtqa8B...

5 Books Every Leader Needs to Build a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 100 23.06.2026

Looking for the 102 books from Kurtis and Lorna’s bookshelf that will have a dramatic impact on your collaborative culture?  Download the free 1012 Must-Reads for Educational Leaders at https://bit.ly/102reads  Welcome to the milestone 100th episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast! In this special episode, Kurtis and Lorna are diving into their ultimate summer reading list for l...

FRIDAY FOCUS - The Impact of Non-Verbals on Team Trust 19.06.2026

______________________ #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...

Building Spaces That Foster Adult Collaboration in Schools - Ep 99 18.06.2026

In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations when purposefully designing a space for teams to collaborate. Connected Resources: Collaborative Meeting Spaces Guide - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data free webinar - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata  ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit ...

How to Build a Connected K-12 Universe Through Impact Standards with Jeff Bradbury - Ep 98 16.06.2026

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered!  Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, we sit down with digital learning stra...

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Small Reminder with a Big Impact 12.06.2026

______________________ #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...

The Ultimate School Leadership Summit - How to Start the School Year Strong! - Ep 97 11.06.2026

A successful school year doesn't happen by accident—it is the direct result of the intentional groundwork laid over the summer months. Without a clear, proactive plan, school leaders often face a lack of staff clarity, leading to structural fragmentation and organizational chaos by October. If you want to ensure a smooth, impactful start to the upcoming school year, it's time to learn from leaders...

How Self-Care Sustains Collaborative Cultures with Barb Flowers - Ep 96 09.06.2026

Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In this replay episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis...

FRIDAY FOCUS - Keeping a Tally of Who Spoke 05.06.2026

______________________ #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...

Motivate Staff and Drive Student Success with Visual Scoreboards - Ep 95 04.06.2026

In this weeks pdcast of Building a Culture of Collaboration , Kurtis and Lorna reflect on the value of visualizing data for your school team to create focus, urgency and celebration, ensuring that data is being utilized to track and celebrate progress.  Creating visual scoreboards for your data can make a substantial impact on focusing your collaborative efforts! Connected Resources: Free Webinar...

Strengthening Teams Through High-Impact Collaboration Structures with David K Richards - Ep 94 02.06.2026

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, Layering Team Meetings: bit.ly/layeringteams  If you have been introduced to Collaborative Response, you may be asking yourself “where do I start?”  We have a free resource to help you get started!  Download...

FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Using a Blank Doc to Record Meeting Notes 29.05.2026

______________________ #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...

How to Create Facilitation Opportunities to Build Leadership Capacity - Ep 93 28.05.2026

4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first collaborative team meetings. Enroll Today ➡️ bit.ly/4mistakesCTM In this weeks podcast of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the why you should be creating opportunities for the facilitator role in meetings to change and the...

Leveraging External Team Members to Meet Diverse Student Needs with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - Ep 92 26.05.2026

The Developing a Continuum of Supports workshop guide helps teams identify actionable supports across the school for all students regardless of their needs from universal classroom practice to individualized intensive supports.  👉bit.ly/jlcontinuum Check out the FREE checklist and resource guide, focused on effectively planning a collaborative space in your school - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist...

FRIDAY FOCUS - Setting up the Room for Collaboration 22.05.2026

______________________ #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...

How School Leaders Can Plan an Effective Annual Calendar - Ep 91 21.05.2026

4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first collaborative team meetings . Enroll Today ➡️ bit.ly/4mistakesCTM In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna reflect upon the need to establish an annual calendar in your school, refelcting key assessment dates, tea...

3 Fundamental Elements of High-Performing Teams with David Burkus - Ep 90 19.05.2026

10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes. 👉  bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this replay episode o...

FRIDAY FOCUS - Review Meeting Notes Quickly and Effectively: Here’s How 15.05.2026

______________________ #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...

How Locus of Control Impacts Teacher Efficacy and Student Success - Ep 89 14.05.2026

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 ou...

Why Principals Matter in Building High-Impact Teams with William D Parker - Ep 88 12.05.2026

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 le...

FRIDAY FOCUS - Efficiency for Updates in Meetings 08.05.2026

______________________ #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...

Navigating the Implementation Dip in School Change - Ep 87 07.05.2026

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/...

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