News ThinkWater Fellows Learn Systems Thinking FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ThinkWater Fellows Announced for 2017-18 USDA-Funded Fellowship Enables Regional/State Water Experts to Incorporate Systems Thinking in Education, Outreach, and Extension. Ithaca, N.Y. April 4, 2017 Erin Powers Erin Powers 4 Apr 2017 • 2 min read
News Cabreras Present on Systems Thinking, Book at State Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ####Cabreras Present on Systems Thinking, New Book at State Department Systems Thinking Applied to Complex Problems of National Interest Ithaca, N.Y. May 2, 2016 On April Erin Powers Erin Powers 3 May 2016 • 2 min read
Thinkwater ThinkWater Fellows Announced **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 2016 USDA ThinkWater Fellows Announced New USDA-Funded Fellowship Applies Systems Thinking to Critical Water-Related Issues Ithaca, N.Y. April 4, 2016 Eleven researchers from Cornell University have Erin Powers Erin Powers 4 Apr 2016 • 2 min read
Thinkwater ThinkWater Initiatives Featured in White House Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ThinkWater Initiatives Featured in White House Press Release Commitments to State-Based National Water Network and Online Systems Thinking Course Highlighted. Washington, D.C. March 22, 2016 Two Erin Powers Erin Powers 22 Mar 2016 • 2 min read
Everydaydsrp Better writing by applying simple rules (DSRP) image credit[1] This blog considers ways in which DSRP can improve our writing. DSRP is an acronym representing four simple rules the Cabreras posit as underlying the diversity Erin Powers Erin Powers 24 Nov 2015 • 2 min read
News Derek Cabrera Keynotes Adult Learning Conference Dr. Derek Cabrera gave a keynote address entitled "A Systems View on Adult Learning" at the CAEL International Conference on November 18, 2015, to 600 adult learning professionals. Erin Powers Erin Powers 23 Nov 2015 • 2 min read
Everydaydsrp Systems Thinking and Becoming a Better Person Image credit[1] This blog is about how practicing four simple rules can make us better people.[1:1] Derek Cabrera has identified four simple rules or patterns that underlie Erin Powers Erin Powers 23 Oct 2015 • 3 min read
Education Teaching Systems Thinking in Public Schools It’s about making the school system reflect learning and engagement instead of control and test scores. It’s trying to make the system better for the student and also Erin Powers Erin Powers 21 Oct 2015 • 2 min read
Education DSRP, Validity, and Knowing the Truth A frequent question we receive about DSRP is "Once I make distinctions, and recognize systems, relationships, and perspectives in my thinking process, how will I know if I've arrived Erin Powers Erin Powers 11 Oct 2015 • 2 min read
News Cabrera talks systems thinking, solving complex problems at West Point WEST POINT, N.Y. (August 28, 2015) — Dr. Derek Cabrera, Cornell Faculty and Senior Research Scientist at Cabrera Research Lab for the study, innovation, and dissemination of systems thinking, was Erin Powers Erin Powers 3 Sep 2015 • 2 min read
Distinction (D) identity-other Dr. Seuss & DSRP This entry is part of our everydayST series. Learn more about the everydayST tag. Dr. Seuss may represent an approachable and fun entrée to using DSRP[1], not just for Erin Powers Erin Powers 28 Aug 2015 • 1 min read
Distinction (D) identity-other A new perspective on landscaping Yesterday my "word of the day" (delivered by email from Dictionary.com) was xeriscaping, which is a noun that means "environmental design of residential and park land Erin Powers Erin Powers 27 Aug 2015 • 1 min read
Distinction (D) identity-other DSRP for the Consumer Today I'm writing an everydayST post on shopping.[1] I'm an avid bargain-hunter. It deeply pains me to have to buy something at full price. I derive an inordinate amount Erin Powers Erin Powers 26 Aug 2015 • 2 min read
Thinkwater Successful Applications of Systems Thinking: ThinkWater A couple recent posts in online discussion groups have asked about positive outcomes that result from applying systems thinking (ST) to a variety of topical areas. In fact, one person Erin Powers Erin Powers 18 Aug 2015 • 2 min read
Mental Models Mental Models and DSRP I'm motivated to write this blog by a recent discussion thread on Systems Thinking Daily about mental models. Of particular interest is how can we be more aware of our Erin Powers Erin Powers 17 Aug 2015 • 4 min read
Distinction (D) identity-other Distinctions: Every leading role is moonlighting as a supporting role The Distinctions Rule may seem like the easiest part of DSRP, the four simple rules of systems thinking identified by Derek and Laura Cabrera in Systems Thinking Made Simple: New Erin Powers Erin Powers 30 Jul 2015 • 1 min read
Systems (S) part-whole Systems Rule! You can interpret that title either way... Today I discuss the Systems Rule of DSRP (see DSRP Primer for more info). I'll keep it brief because Derek Cabrera wrote a Erin Powers Erin Powers 29 Jul 2015 • 1 min read
Perspectives (P) point-view The Power of Perspective New Yorker cartoon on perspective... The perspective rule involves two coimplying elements: a point (the seer) and a view (that which is seen). Images credit: STMS.1 It is also Erin Powers Erin Powers 27 Jul 2015
Relationships (R) action-reaction Introducing Complexity into Relationships: People and Food Image credit: Association for Psychological Science.1 I’m writing again about the four simple rules of systems thinking: Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, and Perspectives (DSRP). I focus today on Relationships. Erin Powers Erin Powers 24 Jul 2015 • 2 min read
Perspectives (P) point-view How Perspective-Taking Can Improve Your Life Today I’m exploring one of the four simple rules of systems thinking (DSRP) from the book Systems Thinking Made Simple: New Hope for Solving Wicked Problems. The four rules Erin Powers Erin Powers 24 Jul 2015 • 1 min read
FAQ A Primer on the Four Simple Rules of Systems Thinking Dr. Derek Cabrera has long demonstrated that four simple rules characterize the field of systems thinking and operate across its multitude of approaches and methods. Moreover, he asserts that these Erin Powers Erin Powers 23 Jul 2015 • 3 min read
News West Point Systems Engineering course adopts STMS book Our new book, Systems Thinking Made Simple: New Hope for Solving Wicked Problems (Amazon), will be used as a textbook in an upcoming systems engineering course at West Point. Visit Erin Powers Erin Powers 20 Jul 2015 • 1 min read
News New book on systems thinking released We're excited to announce the publication of a new book on systems thinking by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera. Systems Thinking Made Simple: New Hope for Solving Wicked Problems reflects Erin Powers Erin Powers 20 Jul 2015 • 1 min read
News Sir Ken Robinson and Dr. Derek Cabrera Headline Education Conference An educational conference dedicated our Vision-Mission to Engage, Educate and Empower 7 Billion Thinkers Sir Ken Robinson and Dr. Derek Cabrera (see Dr. Cabrera's talk transcript here) will be keynoting Erin Powers Erin Powers 30 Jul 2014 • 6 min read