Trust in Educational Leadership

The study examines how trust is manifested in principals’ co-operation with their own employees in the implementation of local development work. The research question is: How is trust expressed in principals’ co-operation with employees and leaders? The study is based on interviews with three principals in a medium-sized municipality. Key findings indicate that trust is illustrated through the recruitment and selection of employees, professional leadership, employee participation, and reputation building. The findings are discussed using theories of co-operation, trust, agency, governance and leadership.