Learning Under Pressure

Youth care professionals frequently face pressure from the tension between their professional autonomy and strict rules and regulations. The ‘Learning Under Pressure’ project examines how they can navigate this challenge and how organizations can promote continuous learning, ensuring that young people and families consistently receive the support they need.

The project investigates how youth care professionals manage the tension between professional autonomy and systemic pressures. Four organizations create communities of practice, collaborating with young people, parents, managers, and researchers to explore learning questions, develop and pilot solutions, and evaluate their impact. This produces valuable insights into ‘learning under pressure’ and how it can be firmly embedded in organizational practice.

Actionable strategies for organisations to navigate and manage tension effectively
Engaging workshops on ‘learning under pressure’
Key insights into the prerequisites for sustainable organisational learning
Strengthened, more responsive support for young people and their families

01 December 2024 - 01 June 2026

The lessons learned are incorporated into social, educational, and medical programs, preparing future professionals to navigate regulatory pressures. They learn to deliver appropriate support despite tensions between autonomy and rules, while continuously improving and learning within their organisations.

The lessons learned are incorporated into social, educational, and medical programs, equipping future professionals to navigate rules and regulatory frameworks. They gain the skills to provide appropriate support despite tensions between autonomy and regulations, while continuously learning and improving within their organisations.