Why Your Team Needs More Than an Agenda - Ep 119
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Does your team know why they are meeting? Without a crystal-clear purpose, your most valued resource—time—is wasted, leading to frustration and unfocused conversations.
In this conversation, Kurtis and Lorna reveal why clarifying purpose is the single most important step in effective team leadership. We break down the science behind consistent communication (repeating the 'why' 5-10+ times) and how to ensure new team members are always aligned with your strategic direction.
Leaders will learn actionable strategies to:
- Establish Purpose Collectively: Move beyond top-down mandates to create shared buy-in and ownership.
- Design Focused Structures: Use clear agendas, dedicated purpose boxes in all communication, and visual posters to keep the 'why' always upfront.
- Communicate Strategically: Extend your purpose clarity to your community (PTA, newsletters) for widespread understanding and support.
#TeamEffectiveness #SchoolLeadership #StrategicAlignment
Connected Resource:
Admin Team Meeting Agenda/Notes - Template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFWvHm4oqrx8qmYiiH07vwqcP0kfzaIm6ZJ-z82cVf8/view
Meeting agenda/notes template for ongoing adminstrative team collaborative planning.
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🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8
Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Take 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-intro
WeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
FREE to join!! Join the movement đź“© bit.ly/JLinsider
Engage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Looking for weekly video support and inspiration? đź””Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website - https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email - questions@jigsawlearning.ca
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#collaboration #education #MTSS #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse
Does your team know why they are meeting? Without a crystal-clear purpose, your most valued resource—time—is wasted, leading to frustration and unfocused conversations.
In this conversation, Kurtis and Lorna reveal why clarifying purpose is the single most important step in effective team leadership. We break down the science behind consistent communication (repeating the 'why' 5-10+ times) and how to ensure new team members are always aligned with your strategic direction.
Leaders will learn actionable strategies to:
- Establish Purpose Collectively: Move beyond top-down mandates to create shared buy-in and ownership.
- Design Focused Structures: Use clear agendas, dedicated purpose boxes in all communication, and visual posters to keep the 'why' always upfront.
- Communicate Strategically: Extend your purpose clarity to your community (PTA, newsletters) for widespread understanding and support.
#TeamEffectiveness #SchoolLeadership #StrategicAlignment
Connected Resource:
Admin Team Meeting Agenda/Notes - Template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFWvHm4oqrx8qmYiiH07vwqcP0kfzaIm6ZJ-z82cVf8/view
Meeting agenda/notes template for ongoing adminstrative team collaborative planning.
______________________
🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8
Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Take 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-intro
WeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
FREE to join!! Join the movement đź“© bit.ly/JLinsider
Engage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Looking for weekly video support and inspiration? đź””Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website - https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email - questions@jigsawlearning.ca
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
#collaboration #education #MTSS #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse
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
