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

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

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 Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Christina Hidek, a former litigation attorney turned professional organizer and parent leader. Through her work with PTO Answers, she helps parent groups avoid overwhelm and focus on what truly matters: creating joyful, collaborative school communities. Learn more about Christina Hidek at https://ptoanswers.com Get the PTO Family Engagement Opportunity Assessment: https://ptoanswers.com/principals/ 5 No Brainer Ways to Improve the Teacher/Parent Relationship: https://ptoanswers.com/teachers/  Super Star PTO Leaders Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/ptoleaders The Principal’s Parent Group Playbook: https://ptoanswers.com/principals-parent-group-playbook/ --------- Connect with Christina Hidek Email: christina@ptoanswers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahidek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptoanswers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ptoanswers Connect with Kurtis Hewson  Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca  X: @hewsonk27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson  Connect with Lorna Hewson  Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca  X: @LornaHewson  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104 #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  --------- 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 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/ 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.

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

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 Richelle share how AI can enhance and build upon staff collaborative efforts and why teams are critical when maximizing AI to steal back time for teachers! Learn more about Sharon Skretting, Dan Vanden Dungen, Richelle Marynowski and Teacher Time Machine at https://teachertimemachine.com/ --------- Connect with Teacher Time Machine Email: sharon.skretting@teachertimemachine.com Email: richelle.marynowski@teachertimemachine.com Email: dan.vanden@teachertimemachine.com  X: https://twitter.com/TeacherTMachine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_timemachine/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-skretting-4659129a/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551726065458  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNnLfnJqkD3lWT6x3wZmNxA  Connect with Kurtis Hewson  Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca  X: @hewsonk27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson  #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership  --------- 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 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/ 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.

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Way to Increase Every Voice

______________________ #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 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 trial. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab FREE to join!! 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 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

Strong Collaboration in Classroom Spaces! - Ep 101

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/11MXHJo0f0h4iOciAiNDu2Cvqtqa8BMnudQCYJ_PAxzE/edit?usp=sharing ______________________ #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 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 trial. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab FREE to join!! 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 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

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

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 leaders: 5 essential books (plus one powerful bonus) designed to help you move your teams, break down organizational silos, and build high-functioning, sustainable cultures of collaboration. Whether you're relaxing by the lake or prepping for the upcoming quarter or new school year, these masterclass texts provide the exact blueprints you need to transform how your team works together. 📚 The Summer Reading List & Key Takeaways: 1. Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg Discover why psychological safety is the true engine of collaboration and how managing intentional group norms can radically drive your team's collective intelligence. 2. Drive by Daniel Pink Learn why traditional "If-Then" incentives crush creative teamwork and how to leverage Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose to build resilient, self-organizing teams. 3. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni A classic pyramid framework flipped to the collaboration angle. Learn why vulnerability-based trust and productive conflict are required to achieve true commitment and shared goals. 4. Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson Shift your culture from blame to curiosity. Explore how to reframe failure into "intelligent failures" and create low-stakes laboratories for cross-departmental innovation. 5. Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Discover how to look beyond "superstars" by building structures of peer-to-peer scaffolding, shifting from brainstorming to brainwriting, and rewarding "givers." 🔥 BONUS: Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working by Dan Heath Get unstuck! Learn how to scale organic collaboration by finding internal "bright spots," focusing on the "goal of the goal," and going directly to where the work happens. #Leadership #Collaboration #TeamCulture #SummerReading #BookRecommendations #PsychologicalSafety #BuildingACultureOfCollaboration 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 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 trial. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab FREE to join!! 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 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/