BUILDING TRUST AMONG TEAM MEMBERS IN A SCHOOL CONTEXT
Introduction Trust is one of the most important foundations of effective teamwork in any organization. In a school context, trust among team members is especially important because teachers, administrators, and support staff must work together to create a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment for students. When trust exists in a school team, employees are more willing to communicate openly, share ideas, support one another, and work toward common goals. Building trust does not happen immediately. It requires consistent actions, honest communication, fairness, respect, and commitment from school leaders and employees. A school leader, such as a principal, vice principal, department head, or team coordinator, plays a key role in creating a culture of trust. However, trust is also a shared responsibility among all team members. This article discusses effective strategies for building trust among team members in a school context, including open communication, fairness, activ...