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Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamDid you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams 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 staffLeveraging teacher creativity through programs like Creative CornerBeing a “YES Principal” to empower teacher-led initiativesDaily practices and mindsets to sustain collaboration school-wideBalancing structure and autonomy for high-performing, innovative teamsLearn more about Joshua Stamper at www.joshstamper.com#SchoolLeadership #CollaborativeSchools #TeacherCollaboration #EducationalInnovation #SchoolCulture---------Connect with Joshua StamperEmail: Joshua@joshstamper.comX: @Joshua__StamperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamperConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson ---------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 trialhttps://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 li
