Building a Culture of Collaboration

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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Josh Stamper, Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, author and former middle school administrator. Josh shares practical strategies to foster trust, psychological safety, and innovation in schools. Learn how approaches like Relationship Walks, the Creative Corner, and saying “yes” to teacher-led ideas can empower staff, strengthen collaboration, and create connected, thriving school communities.
Whether you’re a principal, administrator, or educational leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to move beyond pockets of collaboration to a whole-school culture of shared growth and creativity.
Key Takeaways:
How Relationship Walks build trust and two-way feedback with staff


Leveraging teacher creativity through programs like Creative Corner


Being a “YES Principal” to empower teacher-led initiatives


Daily practices and mindsets to sustain collaboration school-wide


Balancing structure and autonomy for high-performing, innovative teams


Learn more about Joshua Stamper at www.joshstamper.com
#SchoolLeadership #CollaborativeSchools #TeacherCollaboration #EducationalInnovation #SchoolCulture
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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Kurtis Hewson
Author/presenter with @jigsaw_learning, learner, teacher, father, husband, son, friend. He/him. Honoured to reside on Treaty 6 territory

What is Building a Culture of Collaboration?

Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy.

You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the structures, roles, and agendas required to ensure your team meetings (PLCs, staff, student support) are focused and drive action. You'll discover how to shift your organization's mindset from isolated practice to powerful, shared responsibility for ALL students—this is key to teamwork and collaboration. Finally, you'll gain the leadership strategies needed to intentionally build a robust and sustainable culture that maximizes collective capacity and student success. We also talk with thought leaders outside of education, to grow our understanding of effective collaboration and teamwork.

Subscribe today to master the art of intentional collaboration and take your leadership to the next level!