Building a Culture of Collaboration
Building a Culture of Collaboration

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.

Recent Episodes

Leading With Hope: Building a System of Self Efficacy with Dr. Brandi Kelly - Ep 30
MAR 22, 2025
Leading With Hope: Building a System of Self Efficacy with Dr. Brandi Kelly - Ep 30

Looking to transform your team meetings?  Check out this FREE guide for leaders, which includes a ready to use meeting agenda and notes template - https://bit.ly/5planningteams 


In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by  Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dynamic leader in education with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Kelly’s journey has taken her from school social work to school leadership, serving as both a principal and now as Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Illinois. The episode explores the HOPE framework Dr. Kelly has developed, as well as previews her new upcoming book Leading with Hope.


Learn more about the HOPE framework at https://www.sparkhopeedu.com


Subscribe to Brandi’s newsletter at https://leadwithhope.net/subscribe 


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Connect with Dr. Brandi Kelly 

Email brandikelly12@gmail.com

X https://x.com/jbmrkelly

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LTW24/


Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X @hewsonk27 

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


Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X @LornaHewson 

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


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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/

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.

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Dos and Don’ts When Strengthening Team Dynamics with Lucas Clarke - Ep 29
MAR 8, 2025
Dos and Don’ts When Strengthening Team Dynamics with Lucas Clarke - Ep 29

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 Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Lucas Clarke, a passionate educator with the Anglophone South School District who is also the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast, where he shares his insights and experiences in education.  We discuss how academic support and cross-disciplinary collaboration can strengthen team dynamics and student success. 


Access the podcast and learn more about Lucas at https://linktr.ee/mrclarkeafterdark?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYFJXHhqGUgcoUoeoVU9TvP_SQxN_ddkqSUezWI0ZHoKExHnYgC1pf9Fyw_aem__iJuYHAE66fCSv2Jmw3kWg


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Connect with Lucas Clark at mrclarkeafterdark@gmail.com


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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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/

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.

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62 MIN
Importance of Vulnerability When Building a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 28
FEB 22, 2025
Importance of Vulnerability When Building a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 28

This week's episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of establishing a culture of collaboration that values and encourages vulnerability.

Connected Resources:
Blog - Embracing Vulnerability: A Cornerstone of Effective Collaboration - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/embracing-vulnerability-cornerstone-effective-collaboration

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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 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

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12 MIN
Building Thriving Collaborative Cultures for Rural Education Success with Kevin Van Langen - Ep 27
FEB 8, 2025
Building Thriving Collaborative Cultures for Rural Education Success with Kevin Van Langen - Ep 27

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

Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams

In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Prairie Principal Kevin Van Lagen, principal of Altario School.  The episode explores Kevin’s unique perspective on how schools can serve as hubs for collaboration and innovation in rural communities, as well as his leadership experiences and the strategies he’s used to strengthen collaborative efforts in schools and communities.

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Connect with Kevin Van Lagen 
Email kevin.vanlagen@plrd.ab.ca
X @prairiprincipal
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/prairieprincipal/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-van-lagen-m-ed-8801736b/

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

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

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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/
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.

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48 MIN
The Value of Piloting Ideas - Ep 26
JAN 25, 2025
The Value of Piloting Ideas - Ep 26

Kurtis and Lorna explore the idea of piloting rather than full scale change in this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast. Piloting provides the opportunity to work through ideas with a small group and to adjust and refine before rolling it out to the greater population.

Connected Resources:
Blog - The Value of Piloting Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/value-piloting-change-1
Blog - Reflecting on Piloting - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/reflecting-on-piloting
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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 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

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