Building a Culture of Collaboration

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 s...

______________________ #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...

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 feedb...

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 an...

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 I...

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 w...

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 a...

______________________ #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...

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. _______...

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 Ku...

______________________ #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...

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_A...

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 a...

______________________ #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...

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 hel...

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 thriv...

______________________ #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...

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...

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 Build...

______________________ #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...

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://...

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 b...

______________________ #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...

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...

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 Buildin...