Building a Culture of Collaboration

Download the free 1012 Must-Reads for Educational Leaders at https://bit.ly/102reads Put This Into Practice ➡️ Grab the Guide - bit.ly/teamnormsguide What happens when school leaders don't intentionally build culture? A vacuum forms—and it's usually filled by friction, isolation, and burnout.In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, veteran educator, football coach, and author Tom Walls shares how leaders can intentionally design culture without launching another heavy initiative. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across the US, Canada, and internationally, Tom breaks down his framework of "Micro-Inclusions"—small, intentional daily actions that build connection, establish trust, and make real accountability possible.In this episode, you’ll learn:The dangerous default culture that fills the room when leadership isn't intentional.How to practice "Micro-Inclusions" within the daily tasks you are already doing.Why connection and trust must precede true collaboration and accountability.Crucial lessons from sports coaching on generating authentic buy-in over simple compliance.Practical ways to lighten teacher workload while strengthening staff connection.Learn more about Tom Walls at http://thomasbwalls.com---------Connect with Tom WallsEmail: [email protected]: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wallsleadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.walls.104/Substack: https://substack.com/@coachtomConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!!  FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-introWeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabFREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderEngage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleaderLooking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caEmail - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/#collaboration #education #MTSS  #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse

Explore Why it Matters 🔎 Collaborative Meeting Spaces bit.ly/spacechecklistIs your organization truly learning, or just going through the motions? A learning organization is one that is constantly evolving, comfortable with "failing forward," and driven by a cycle of continuous reflection: What have we done, what have we learned, and what comes next?In this video, we break down the critical conditions needed to establish a high-performing learning culture. Discover how to build a team that thrives on Daniel Pink's core motivators—Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose—and why Psychological Safety (as defined by Amy Edmondson) is non-negotiable for taking interpersonal risks.#LearningOrganization #SchoolLeadership #PsychologicalSafetyConnected Resource:Fostering Psychological Safety Organizerhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdSLQH423yS0MCRdau-DRPwZEhAHQEntIKzqO6N9VWM/viewOrganizer to use with teams to explicitly articulate the actions that we can take to promote psychological safety and the actions that harm psychological safety in teams.______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!!  FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-introWeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabFREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderEngage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleaderLooking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caEmail - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/#collaboration #education #MTSS  #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse

🎓 Join Educators From Across the Field → jigsawlearning.ca/summit  - FREE to RegisterAccess the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Kallie Ash, an 11-year veteran educator, licensed administrator, and founder of Phased Mastery. Together, they explore why true collaboration does NOT mean conformity. Discover how teams can build shared language, engage in ongoing professional learning, and challenge each other's thinking while keeping teacher agency and professional decision-making at the center. Learn more about Kallie Ash at http://www.phasedmastery.com---------Connect with Kallie AshEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/kallie.phasedmastery/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kallie-ashConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson #collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!!  FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-introWeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabFREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderEngage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleaderLooking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caEmail - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/#collaboration #education #MTSS  #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse

Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!!  FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-introWeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabFREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderEngage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleaderLooking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caEmail - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/#collaboration #education #MTSS  #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse

📊 Get Your Data Organized and work for YOU!!  FREE Webinar→  bit.ly/5mistakesdataTurn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoalsIn this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna break down the importance of teams establishing goals to guide their collaborative efforts and some reminders for leaders regarding how to effectively establish the structures for creation, monitoring and support for team goals.Connected Resources:Podcast - team goal alignment - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/are-your-team-goals-alignment-creating-intentional-focus-epData Review and Team Goal template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEVqwmv7WFU8C2vOA8W1KO0EeRu1E9kHPwa_SPep1Tk/edit?usp=sharingBlog posting - Collaborative Planning - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/layering-teams-establishing-collaborative-planningAre We a Group or a Team Staff Activity - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/resources-and-samples/collaborative-leaders-toolkit/are-we-group-or-team______________________🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeTake your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!!  FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-introWeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabFREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsiderEngage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleaderLooking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite - https://jigsawlearning.caEmail - [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/#collaboration #education #MTSS  #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse