Twyla - Learning for the Curious

The Discipline of Curiosity

“DOUBT IS NOT A PLEASANT CONDITION, BUT CERTAINTY IS ABSURD.”
– Voltaire

Curiosity is an innate human capability — but not one we consistently practice.
Under pressure, we default to certainty, speed and immediate answers.

Curiosity pulls in the opposite direction. It questions what seems settled, reframes
problems and keeps knowledge fluid rather than fixed.

In an era of instant information, advantage no longer lies in knowing more, but in
questioning better.

Learning begins with that discipline.

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The Human Advantage

“AI IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR HUMAN INTELLIGENCE; IT IS A TOOL TO AUGMENT HUMAN CAPABILITY.”
– Fei-Fei Li

As artificial intelligence reshapes how work is done, human capability becomes a
source of strategic advantage.

It is the ability to exercise judgement under pressure, adapt as circumstances shift,
collaborate meaningfully, and lead others with courage and compassion through
uncertainty.

These capabilities do not develop by accident. They require deliberate investment.
Organisations that build them accelerate. Those that do not fall behind.

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Behaviour by Design

“THE ONLY IMPORTANT THING ABOUT DESIGN IS HOW IT RELATES TO PEOPLE.”
– Victor Papanek

Learning works when it feels real, invites practice, and continues beyond the
session.

We start with the capability shift required and design backwards from there. Our
programmes are experiential by design, shaped around real work and structured to
allow space for practice, reflection and application.

We do not design for information transfer. We design for behavioural change.

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Twyla’s 5 Design Principles

Our learning design principles are grounded in learning science and shaped by a simple belief: learning matters only when it changes practice.

Thing 1

MAKE LEARNING MEANINGFUL

Learning experiences should be engaging, relevant and transformative. We put learners at the centre, giving them ownership over their development rather than forcing them down predetermined paths.

When learning connects to people's work, aspirations and challenges, they are more likely to engage with it, apply it and sustain it over time.

Thing 3

CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, CURATE CONTENT

Curiosity keeps knowledge fluid rather than fixed. It helps people question assumptions, explore alternatives and remain open when complexity increases.

When learners are intrigued by a new idea or challenged by a new situation, they become more engaged and receptive to learning. Neuroscience shows that curiosity strengthens both motivation and retention. Facilitators therefore act as curators of content and connections rather than simply deliverers of information.

Thing 5

LEARN THROUGH CONNECTIONS

Learning happens when people make connections — between ideas and experiences, theory and practice, existing knowledge and new perspectives.

We design opportunities for learners to reflect, share, collaborate and learn from one another. The stronger the connections learners make — with ideas, with practice and with other people — the more likely learning is to endure beyond the learning experience itself.

LEARNING for the CURIOUS

The Discipline of Curiosity

The Human Advantage

Behaviour by Design

Twyla’s 5 Design Principles

MAKE LEARNING MEANINGFUL

DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN THE FLOW OF WORK

CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, CURATE CONTENT

APPLY THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING

LEARN THROUGH CONNECTIONS

Organizations We Have Worked With

Our Awards