What do you do if your boss in public administration doesn't trust you?

Enter into an honest and reflective assessment of your work ethic and productivity. If you find yourself saying, yes, "but", then you need to honestly review your motives to justify your actions. If you do not find yourself using these words, then review your relationship. Deterioration can happen by small fractures over time and do not require a major event.

Determine if the boss actually has a trust issue with you. Assess how open to dialog with difficult conversations you and your boss are. Decide if a facitator or mediator is useful and possible.

I lived this one, and it's important to try and fix it early. Find out what is driving the mistrust, but don't take the boss' answers on face value alone. Look for other factors and hidden meanings in words and actions, for they are more telling.

In the 1st place we need to understand on what instances he distrust or having his concerns. It’s always better to re align the understanding through a continuous and candid conversation as 90 % of the disagreements and distrusts happen not because of the content or the intention but due to the conduct and body language. Candid conversation will make all the parties understand and realign differences.

No one wants a mistrusting relationship, so try to have that honest conversation, and don't let it end with one session. Show good faith on your part, so if it is the boss who is at fault, you have done your diligence and maintained your integrity.

If you can find a way to meet the boss' expectations and show you are on board, by all means do so, but if the situation is untenable, you need to devise methods to get around the boss, and that includes dealing this person out as much as possible while getting your mission done.

At the very beginning you can agree with him on 5 key things he want you to focus and how frequently he needs updates on the progress. This can constantly realign your path with your bosses expectations.

If you can't have a good relationship with your boss, those you have with others are essential, as they will be your saving grace in maintaining your standing and credibility within the organization. Start with your people to ensure that you protect them and they have your back. Keep good relationships with peers and colleagues within your unit, among the support staff, and throughout the organization as much as possible. You should likewise do with your boss' peers, as establishing your reputation as someone who is not what your boss perceives or is telling others will give you the upper hand in maintaining your credibility and accomplishing your mission.

To regain your boss's trust, prioritize open communication to address concerns and misunderstandings. Consistently deliver quality work on time, seek feedback for improvement, and maintain transparency about your job. Follow through on commitments to build a positive relationship based on mutual respect and accountability.