We use applied research of complex cognitive and social systems to improve lives and organizations.
Born at Cornell University, Cabrera Research Lab drives basic research, innovation, and public understanding in Systems Thinking, Systems Mapping, and Systems Leadership.
Learn systems thinking, mapping, and leadership from the very best.
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We provide keynote talks, short intensive trainings, and certifications in Systems Thinking, Systems Mapping, and Systems Leadership in both live and online formats to organizations and individuals.
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We (literally) wrote the book on Systems Thinking, Systems Mapping, and Systems Leadership. We effort mightily to ensure that our books are scientifically sound and publicly accessible.
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As an innovation lab, we know that systems thinkers need practical and powerful tactile tools to do their work. We are committed to developing tactile tools for Systems Thinkers and Leaders.
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Funded by NSF, USDA, Cornell, and others, we try (to every extent possible) to make as many of our findings freely accessible. We believe knowledge wants to be free. Browse our Blog or InfoBase and get support.
About Our Lab
Born at Cornell University, CRL drives basic research, innovation, and public understanding in Systems Thinking, Systems Mapping, Systems Leadership, and Systems Science. Our Mission-Vision is to Engage, Educate, and Empower 7 Billion Systems Thinkers to solve everyday and wicked problems. We look for projects that bridge our scientific research with real-world, practical, everyday experience. We work with excellent teams of excellent people. We don't just think the theories, we build real stuff that makes lives better and increases human potential and organizational effectiveness.
About Our Faculty
Derek Cabrera, PhD
An internationally known author and systems scientist, Derek serves on the faculty of Cornell University and the Board of Advisors DSE at the US Military Academy at West Point...
Laura Cabrera, PhD
An expert in research methods and systems thinking, Laura serves on the faculty of Cornell University where she teaches systems thinking, mapping, and leadership...
Our Impact is Global and Diverse
A few of the amazing folks we are proud to work with...
