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

In episode 19 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’s educational career!

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Connect with Will Parker 

Email [email protected]

X/Twitter @williamdp

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-d-parker-0418575/

Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email [email protected] 

X/Twitter @hewsonk27 

LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

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Related Resources

Principal Matters website - https://williamdparker.com

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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

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/

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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.

This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.

In episode 18 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 get more conversations about literacy, as well as deeper focus on what it means to be building a strong culture of collaboration for your organization. You can also learn more about the other BE Podcast Network shows at https://bepodcast.network and learn more about Reading Is Fundamental at www.rif.org

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Connect with Jeanne Spiller 

Email [email protected]

X @jeeneemarie

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-spiller-1aa292255/

Connect with Mark Onuscheck 

Email [email protected]

Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email [email protected] 

X @hewsonk27 

LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email [email protected] 

X @LornaHewson 

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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Related Resources

Podcast: Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt (Spotify, Apple Podcasts) - https://www.realtalkwithjeanneandmatt.com/ 

A Leader’s Guide to Developing Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide 

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams On-Demand Workshop - https://bit.ly/collabfocus 

Impact of Celebrations Blog - 

Five Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams FREE webinar - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata

Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings guide - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 

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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 [email protected]

X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/

Instagram https://www.instagram.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.

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

In this replay, 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 [email protected]
Twitter @PeterMDeWitt

Connect with Michael Nelson
Email [email protected] 
Twitter @SuitguyMike 

Connect with Kurtis Hewson 
Email [email protected] 
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

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.ca
Email [email protected]
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.

In this replay, episode 5 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson debunk the idea of chairing team meetings, focusing on an essential mindshift towards facilitating that has a tremendous impact on collaborative cultures.  They will make explicit connections to the importance of psychological safety for teams, share 5 considerations for leaders and end the episode with some thoughts regarding how to distribute the facilitation role to other team members over time.

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 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 Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners 

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

In this replay, episode 8 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we interview Grayson James. Grayson has been coaching executives, boards and senior management teams improve their collaborative business performance for over 30 years. He also facilitates organizational change initiatives and provides collaborative leadership education internationally through his consulting firm, Full Contact Institute (formerly Grayson James Consultants). 

Grayson’s approach is uncommon in that he weaves together his own leadership experience with principles from martial arts, meditation, tai chi and other mind-body disciplines, along with decades of experience as an executive coach. In his spare time, he studies and teaches the martial art of Aikido (in which holds a 6th degree black belt). His new book, Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration will be released on August 25th and is currently available for pre-order through any online or local bookstore. 
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 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 Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners 

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

In this replay, our first ever episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis Hewson shares a “Walk and Talk” strategy, as well as sample question cards described in the video - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14a2hxeaoCQZohhHb4kYODQLher6lnJea361nc6Hpl0k/edit?usp=sharing 

When building a culture of collaboration, engagement and connection are key.  A Walk and Talk strategy not only promotes organizational wellness, but can also provide opportunity for connection and deeper conversation.  When utilizing this strategy, there are three things every leader must consider:

1) Determine the purpose
What are you hoping to accomplish?  Did you just return from a break or holiday and need a chance for the team to connect?  Want an opportunity to reflect and share thoughts at the end of the meeting?  Don't just do it "to get outside" (although that is a great side benefit)!  Consider how the strategy can  connect to the focus for your meeting or planning day.

2) Provide questions or focus
Let people know what guiding questions or topics they should be focusing on during their conversation.  Consider giving them a questions card, such as the one shared in the video.

3) Opportunity to respond upon return
Consider how you will collect responses, insights or even further sharing upon return.  Don't let the ideas that may have surfaced drift away - collect ideas generated.

It is amazing how a change in scenery and activity can help to further develop strong connections vital for a culture of collaboration in your organization, department or team!

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 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 Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners 

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc

In this replay, episode 7 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson dive into why an intentionally designed agenda and notes document for your team meetings is critical.  They share ten considerations for your agenda and notes document, as well as two shifts that can have a tremendous impact on strategic planning efforts and the growth of your team’s collaborative efforts.

Check out this blog to learn more about designing an intentional agenda, as well as some samples and templates - ​​https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/examining-collaborative-team-meetings-establishing-agenda 

Podcast: Don’t Skip Celebrations https://youtu.be/NgunfNilfj8
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 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 Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners 

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

Check out the FREE leader’s guide Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 

In episode 17 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis connects with the 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 how to establish and sustain a culture of collaboration that is aligned with your individual and organizational elements of earth, water, wind and fire.

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Connect with Tyler Comeau 

Email [email protected]

Instagram elemental_educator

X/Twitter @ElementalEduc

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310 

Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email [email protected] 

X/Twitter @hewsonk27 

LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson

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Related Resources

Elemental Educator podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elemental-educator-podcast/id1739937650 

Elemental Educator website - www.elementaleducator.com

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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 [email protected]

X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/

Instagram https://www.instagram.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.

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 [email protected] 
Twitter/X @hewsonk27 
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

Connect with Chris Smeaton 
Email [email protected]
Twitter/X @cdsmeaton
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smeaton 

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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.ca
Email [email protected]
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.

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 [email protected]

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danevanbauer

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/

Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email [email protected] 

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 [email protected]

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