Tobias Richard

I am a doctoral student in sociology at Umeå University. My research focuses on principal turnover in Sweden, its causes, and strategies for managing it. My interest in this field stems from my own background as a teacher and principal.

Through my research, I have identified key factors influencing principal turnover. I apply this knowledge in my work as a supervisor for principals and as an instructor in the Principal Program at the Center for School Leadership Development at Umeå University. My overarching goal is to contribute to stronger and more stable leadership in Swedish schools.

Feel free to contact me to discuss my research or potential collaborations!

Talks and presentations

2025-03-06
Paper presentation at The Nordic Educational Research Association, NERA Conference 2025
2024-11-08
School Leadership and Student Absenteeism: Sverigehälsan Vocational College, Malmö
2024-10-22 + 23
Alumni conference Malmö – Umeå University
2024-10-21
Research on Educational Leadership (REL): Research Presentation, Uppsala University
2024-09-11
Master’s Program in Organization & Leadership, Umeå
2024-05-20
Steering Committee, Principal Program
2024-03-19
Nordic School Leadership Congress, Gothenburg
2023-10-30
Research Presentation, South Africa
2023-09-05 + 06
Presentation of Book Chapter on Methodology
2023-02-27
Methodology Course, Master’s Program
2022-10-10
Principal Day for the Thorén Group, Åre
2022-10-03
Presentation at the National Research Network on School Governance, Organization, and Leadership (NSOL) – Digital
2022-09-07
Research Presentation – Wales, Bangor University
2022-06-09
Swedish National Agency for Education’s Day for Principal Programs, Umeå

Lectures and Teaching

2021–2024
Process Leader, Swedish National Principal Training Program – Led principal group 21:7 throughout the three-year program, teaching Law, Leadership, and Governance, Organization & Quality.


Supervision

2022–2024
Case-Based Professional Supervision – Led structured case-based small group supervision for principal group 21:7, providing emotional support and facilitating their professional decision-making and leadership development.

Digital content

Presentation of research results from study of school leader turnover in Sweden

They hold one of Sweden’s most important leadership positions.
Meet the people who wear the principal’s pin on their lapels.

Season 1
Season 2

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