Building a Culture of Collaboration

Building a Culture of Collaboration

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 str...

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FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Critical Mass is More Important Than Buy-In
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 susta...
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Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77
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 ...
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Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76
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...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Priming the Team for Discussion
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 susta...
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Make Growth Visible: Displaying Progress to Build Momentum - Ep 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 Collaborati...
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The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74
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 Mi...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Teams Accountable to Each Other!
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 susta...
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Intentional Spaces: Setting the Room for Stronger Meetings - Ep 73
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...
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Building Vibrant Teams: The Power of Personal Communication Styles with Crystal Atkinson - Ep 72
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 i...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Meetings Too Long? Do This.
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 susta...
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Beyond the Leader: Creating Sustainable Systems - Ep 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...
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Why Collaboration Fails in Schools & How Leaders Can Fix It with Lisa Riegel - Ep 70
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...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Hand Off, Hold Hands and Hold On
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 susta...
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Celebration as Strategy: The Secret Ingredient in High-Performing Teams - Ep 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 cele...
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How a Coaching System Impacts a Culture of Collaboration in Schools with Linda Rhyne - Ep 68
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 t...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Simplifying SMART Goals
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 susta...
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Data That Drives Collaboration: MTSS, Early Warning Indicators, and Trust with Tom Kaster - Ep 67
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://b...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Striving for Equality in Conversational Turn-Taking
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 susta...
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Psychological Safety & Innovation in Education: Building Collaborative School Cultures
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 capacit...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Leaders, It's Your Job to Organize the Data for Your Teams
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 susta...
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Trust-Based Observations: Building Collaboration & Teacher Efficacy in Schools with Craig Randall - Ep 65
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 t...
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