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In this replay episode, Kurtis has the opportunity to connect with Will Parker, founder and CEO of Principal Matters, LLC. and host of the podcast Principal Matters. Will and Kurtis discuss the often dual nature we need to consider when it comes to leading…

Kurtis and Lorna discuss the purpose of pre-meeting organizers for the collaborative team meeting and how variations and enhancements to the pre-meeting organizer should be an aspiration for every school over time.

Kurtis and Lorna explore what is an implementation dip and how to attend to them when leading change in your organization.

Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders, authors and consultants and co-editors of a number of PLC at Work titles. They discuss how to build a highly intentional and focused culture of collaboration, with a…

Discover how Principal Paul Kelly of Weledeh School transformed staff meetings into impactful collaboration through strategic pre-planning, protected professional time, and a sustainable rollout of the Collaborative Response framework.

Discover how Kurtis and Lorna are reimagining collaborative team meetings by prioritizing processing and reflection time, while sharing innovative strategies schools use to spark deeper thinking and meaningful collaboration.

Kurtis and Lorna discuss why every school leader should be establishing lead teams to distribute leadership, move forward with key school priorities, and provide continuous feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Alberta principal Tyler Comeau and Kurtis Hewson unpack practical strategies to build and sustain a collaborative school culture aligned to the Elemental Educator framework of earth, water, wind, and fire.

Kurtis and Lorna discuss why making the purpose of your meetings crystal clear within your organization. Want to ensure your team meetings are having optimal impact? It needs to start with why are we meeting!

Kurtis connects with leadership expert Danny Bauer to explore ruckus-making, reciprocity, and building a collaborative school culture rooted in purpose and people.