16 episodes

We all understand the positive impact and drive that comes from being part of an effective team. When teams are less than effective, lack of productivity, frustration, and disengagement take over. Intentional and purposeful focus on building a culture of collaboration is the secret for leaders striving to make a difference.

In Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson will share simple tips, ideas, and strategies to take your organization's collaborative efforts to the next level.

Building a Culture of Collaboration Jigsaw Learning

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We all understand the positive impact and drive that comes from being part of an effective team. When teams are less than effective, lack of productivity, frustration, and disengagement take over. Intentional and purposeful focus on building a culture of collaboration is the secret for leaders striving to make a difference.

In Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson will share simple tips, ideas, and strategies to take your organization's collaborative efforts to the next level.

    How to Become a Leader That Empowers the Team with Chris Smeaton - Ep 16

    How to Become a Leader That Empowers the Team with Chris Smeaton - Ep 16

    Download the FREE leader’s guide to team norms, as referenced in this episode - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide 
    In episode 16 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by former Superintendent Chris Smeaton. Chris shares numerous ideas for leaders at all levels in relation to building highly effective teams and tapping into the collaborative capacity of the organization.  
    Checkout Chris’ blog at https://cdsmeaton.com/ 
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    Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter/X @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 
    Connect with Chris Smeaton Email cdsmeaton@gmail.comTwitter/X @cdsmeatonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smeaton 
    ________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
    Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE 3 month trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider 
    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
    Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
    Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.
    Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    • 41 min
    Creating Organizations That Attract and Retain with Danny Bauer

    Creating Organizations That Attract and Retain with Danny Bauer

    FREE Webinar, 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams
    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
    In episode 15 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, 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 podcast.  Danny shares why we need ruckus makers in our organizations, the importance of knowing our team’s hopes, dreams and aspirations and why the law of reciprocity is so critical for building a culture of collaboration.

    Want to learn more about Ruckus Makers? Visit https://ruckusmakers.substack.com/

    Learn more about the Sustainable School Leadership Summit - https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/ 

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    Connect with Danny Bauer
    Email danny@betterleadersbetterschools.com
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danevanbauer
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/

    Connect with Kurtis Hewson 
    Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @hewsonk27 
    LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

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    Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s 

    Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article 
    https://bit.ly/CR-overview 

    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE 
    https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!

    Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
    https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca 

    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! 
    https://bit.ly/JLinsider 

    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

    Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
    Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
    X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

    Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

    Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their 

    • 42 min
    Understanding the Impact of the Implementation Dip When Leading Organizational Change

    Understanding the Impact of the Implementation Dip When Leading Organizational Change

    Check out the FREE webinar mentioned in this podcast - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams

    In episode 14 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the phenomenon of the implementation dip.  They break down what it is, its impact on team endeavours and most importantly, how to navigate implementation dips when leading a culture of collaboration.

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    Connect with Kurtis Hewson 
    Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @hewsonk27 
    LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

    Connect with Lorna Hewson 
    Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @LornaHewson 
    Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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    Related Resources

    Access the FREE PDF download - 5 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings (including a free meeting template) - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 

    Three Ways Leaders Overcome an Implementation Dip blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/honouring-implementation-dip

    Developing a Ready, Fire, Aim Culture blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/developing-ready-fire-aim-culture

    Importance of a Lead Team in Driving Change blog posting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/importance-lead-team-driving-change 

    Leading Collaborative Response podcast episode 28 - Think Big, Act Small - Leading a Culture of Response with Principal Kari Huk - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/think-big-act-small-leading-culture-response-principal-kari 

    Don’t Skip Celebrations: Why Celebrations are Powerful When Meeting in Teams - Ep. 6 https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/dont-skip-celebrations-why-celebrations-are-powerful-when-me

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    Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s 

    Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article 
    https://bit.ly/CR-overview 

    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE 
    https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!

    Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
    https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca 

    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! 
    https://bit.ly/JLinsider 

    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

    Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
    Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
    X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

    Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

    Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    • 23 min
    Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson

    Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson

    Access the FREE PDF article Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 

    In episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, two leaders dedicated to supporting other educational leaders through their individual efforts, as well as their latest joint endeavor, establishing the Instructional Leadership Collective.   In this episode, we explore the work Peter and Michael do through the Instructional Leadership Collective, how we can build and sustain cultures of collaboration in our organizations and the impact of human interconnectedness. 

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    Connect with Peter DeWitt 
    Email pmdewitt518@gmail.com
    Twitter @PeterMDeWitt

    Connect with Michael Nelson
    Email mdnelson63@gmail.com 
    Twitter @SuitguyMike 

    Connect with Kurtis Hewson 
    Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @hewsonk27 

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    Related Resources
    Leading with Intention - May 2024
    https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/deep-leading/book287548

    Join the Instructional Leadership Collective - https://instructionalleadershipcollective.com/

    How to Deepen Collaboration with Your Teams - access the conversation between Peter and Michael on the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast - https://youtu.be/pxJp57DoRBM?si=iZaQF1r1Mk_k3TjI 

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    Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s 

    Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article 
    https://bit.ly/CR-overview 

    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE 
    https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!

    Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
    https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca 

    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! 
    https://bit.ly/JLinsider 

    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

    Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
    Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
    X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

    Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

    Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    • 57 min
    Perspective Is Key: Lead Your Team From The Balcony with Darrin Peppard - Ep 12

    Perspective Is Key: Lead Your Team From The Balcony with Darrin Peppard - Ep 12

    Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata 
    Access FREE Webinar “10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings”https://bit.ly/top10-cr
    In episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin Peppard, President of Road to Awesome.  Darrin is a leadership speaker, coach, host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast and a best selling author, including Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader.  In this episode, Darrin shares his thoughts on leadership, team development and what it means to “lead from the balcony”. 
    Learn more about Road to Awesome at roadtoawesome.net
    ---------Connect with Darrin PeppardEmail darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.netTwitter @DarrinMPeppard LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-m-peppard-ed-d-29a7a147/
    Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 
    Connect with Lorna Hewson Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca Twitter @LornaHewson Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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    Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview
    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro
    Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE 3 month trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider 
    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
    Website https://jigsawlearning.caEmail questions@jigsawlearning.caX: https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

    • 58 min
    How Does Collaboration Positively Impact Your Organization's Well-Being?

    How Does Collaboration Positively Impact Your Organization's Well-Being?

    In episode 11 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna uncover why enhancing well-being should be an aspiration when building a culture of collaboration, how collaboration can positively impact well-being and some considerations that should become foundational when engaging in collaborative teams.

    Looking for ways to improve your team meetings?  Check out this free webinar “10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/transformteams 

    Resources shared in the podcast

    Creating Community Through Collaborative Response with Rob Champ - podcast - https://youtu.be/LVDf3jV0U-c 

    Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7 - https://youtu.be/nrtJQzuOKfU

    Don’t Skip Celebrations: Why Celebrations are Powerful When Meeting in Teams - Ep. 6 - https://youtu.be/NgunfNilfj8

    The Power of Team Norms: Establishing and Reinforcing Norms for Team Success - Ep 4 - https://youtu.be/5FkNRO_MDKE

    Connect with Kurtis Hewson 
    Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @hewsonk27 
    LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

    Connect with Lorna Hewson 
    Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
    Twitter @LornaHewson 
    Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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    🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow

    Jigsaw Learning is a team of educators who work with schools, districts and educational leaders to establish collaborative learning structures that ensure success for all students, because every child deserves a team.

    Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A

    Access the free Overview of Collaborative Response Article 
    https://bit.ly/CR-overview 

    Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for free 
    https://bit.ly/CR-intro 

    Learn more about WeCollab
    https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca 

    Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! 
    https://bit.ly/JLinsider 

    Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader

    Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
    Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
    X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

    Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

    Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

    • 27 min

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