Transforming organizations and individuals through play
Playful Learner is a pioneering consultancy that transforms how organizations learn, collaborate, and innovate through the power of play. We bring the proven approach of 30+ years of cumulative experience in agile coaching and facilitation to help organizations unlock their full potential.
Our services
We design and facilitate immersive workshops that use serious games and playful facilitation techniques to address real business challenges. Our approach combines cutting-edge game design with proven organizational development principles to create experiences that are both engaging and transformative.
Strategic workshops
Custom-designed sessions for executive teams and leadership groups, using serious games and playful facilitation to align strategy, foster collaboration, and unlock creative solutions to complex challenges.
Organizational transformation
Supporting large corporations in their change initiatives by embedding playful learning and experiential facilitation into transformation programs.
Academic programs
Specialized training for universities and educational institutions, introducing playful learning and serious games to students, faculty, and staff.
Team building & Off-sites
Creating stronger, more cohesive teams through play, using evidence-based activities that foster trust, communication, and psychological safety.
Innovation sessions
Breaking down silos and fostering creative problem-solving with playful facilitation and serious games.
Signature-game experience
Engage teams with exclusive games like Plato's Dilemma and |HOP> for impactful learning in areas such as quantum physics, AI ethics, and facilitation.
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play— Plato
than a year of conversation
Why play works
Play-based learning is grounded in decades of research and real-world experience.
Engages both mind and body for deeper, more lasting learning
Creates safe spaces for experimentation and failure
Breaks down communication barriers and builds trust
Fosters creativity and innovative thinking
Makes complex concepts accessible and memorable
Why choose us
Discover what sets us apart when it comes to transforming learning and collaboration through play.
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Expert team
30+ years of combined agile coaching and facilitation experience
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Proven track record
10+ years of successful #play14 events worldwide
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Global network
Access to the world's largest playful learning community
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Custom solutions
Every engagement is tailored to your specific needs
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Measurable results
Clear outcomes and ROI for your investment
Voices that matter
Read honest testimonials from those who have experienced the value we bring to the table
Benoit Fortemps
Startup Weekend Facilitator & Innovation Enthusiast
Nearly 15 years ago, I had the honor of meeting the founders of Playful Learner. They’re not only highly professional and skilled in their craft, but also incredibly fun and engaging to work with. They never failed to impress!
Christian den Hartigh
Pédagogie agile - lean. Créateur de Educaryote : supports pédagogiques pour accompagnement de parcours d’apprentissage - DEFI - TUTO - BAC FRANÇAIS - LOOP365
Play, as proposed by Playful Learner, is a powerful learning tool even for adults. In my teaching, I use a playful approach to allow students to experiment, make mistakes, try again, and progress with confidence. Play builds connections, stimulates curiosity, and anchors knowledge, because it engages both emotion and reflection.
Chris Caswell
Agile Coach, Facilitator, Trainer and Maker
I met Cédric and Yann in 2015 at #play14, the conference they founded that has since spread across the world. They stood out by their very nature: inviting, easy-going, kind, playful, joyful, and generous. They have a rare ability to combine that warmth with a deep understanding of people and organisations, using play not as entertainment but as a way to help people think differently, connect meaningfully, and make sense of complex challenges. With Playful Learner, they’re bringing that same thoughtful, engaging leadership to a wider audience, and it’s exactly what organisations need right now.
Need help?
Got questions about our workshops, methodology, or how we can help transform your organization? We're here to help!
Contact usWe collaborate with corporations, universities, and non-profits seeking to enhance learning, collaboration, and innovation through play.
Our workshops range from 90-minute sessions to multi-day programs, tailored to your objectives and participant availability.
Yes! We deliver engaging in-person, remote, and hybrid experiences leveraging digital collaboration tools.
Absolutely. We specialize in designing bespoke game-based interventions aligned with your culture and goals.
Clients typically report improved team cohesion, higher engagement, and actionable insights they can apply immediately.
Signature games & Learning tools
Experience transformative learning through play with our curated selection of serious games.
Board Game
Quantum Physics
|HOP>
Master quantum physics through strategic gameplay
Board Game
AI Ethics
Plato's Dilemma
Explore AI ethics and decision-making through Greek mythology
Serious Game
Facilitation
#play14 Community Games
A curated collection of proven facilitation tools that can be used in many contexts