"Derek and Laura Cabrera have zeroed in on the most important aspects of building high-performing organizations to succeed in our VUCA world."

- General George W. Casey, Jr., U.S. Army (Retired)

"Invaluable for me to create structures and concepts that allow 1000 employees to come together every day without a strong central control function.”

- Tien Tzuo, Zuora CEO

"The more I understand DSRP, the more I understand! It’s made me a deeper thinker, a better educator, and a more capable person. DSRP brings a vital shift to education."

- Tara Rossi, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Sparta NJ

"The Cabreras show how practical systemic thinking is for both classrooms and boardrooms. They show us how to build a pipeline of systems thinkers from education to the workplace."

- Scott Campbell, PhD, Vice President for Higher Education, CAEL

"A deep understanding of what every leader needs  to achieve lasting and meaningful success.”

- Andrew Rasiej, Founder of Civic Hall and Chairman of NY Tech Alliance

"Simple and intuitive. Everyone, from Cadet to Commander-in-Chief, would benefit from applying these ideas."

- Gregory L. Boylan, Colonel, U.S. Army

"After 100 years of systems research and countless methodologies, DSRP breaks systems thinking down to the essentials—a set of core thinking skills. It also organizes the field by showing how methodologies prioritize some skills over others."

- Gerald Midgley, PhD, Professor of Systems Thinking, University of Hull, and past President of the International Society for the Systems Sciences

"This work provided stability during turbulent times. I can't imagine where I'd be without it."

- Dr. Dave Silberman, Decorated Disabled Combat Vet for Service in US Air Force and Army

 "I'm so grateful for this systems thinking certificate course. I am looking forward to structuring the way I move through the world so that I can help solve challenges with my family, friends, and colleagues, problems small and large."

- Christina Zola Peck, Washington, DC

 "Taking this course has propelled me. I walk through professional life not intimidated by learning something new or a scary task. DSRP changed my life by teaching me to view things as a whole, break them into parts, see relationships, and entertain new perspectives."

- Timothy Thompson, Atlanta, GA

"DSRP showed me what was underneath all of the frameworks I had been collecting for years. It’s the master key to thinking."

- Scott Moehring , Interlochen, MI

"The Cabreras have given me unprecedented control over my thoughts. The clarity and structure DSRP-483 provides have been essential in navigating both personal and professional landscapes."

- Heather Coffman, Holland, MI

"Crazy that with all the tools and techniques we tried, the thing that made my team's productivity increase dramatically was thinking!"

- Tomi Dechant, Fort Hays, Kansas

"DSRP has been invaluable in my government and public affairs career, allowing me to break down complex issues and improve situational awareness and problem-solving–an essential toolkit for navigating the complexities of public policy."

- Courtney Miller, Washington, DC

 "The science behind the Cabrera's approach is unparalleled. It leverages the best of systems thinking to create impactful, actionable solutions across various disciplines."

- Matt Chadsey, Seattle, WA

"The Cabrera's research and practice transformed the way I perceive and process information. Their science has greatly enhanced my decision-making skills."

- Lori Fisher, Mantua, OH

"The Cabreras' work highlights the critical role of systems thinking in public affairs. It addresses interdisciplinary challenges while revealing how the absence of systems thinking contributes to today's most pressing political, economic, and social issues."

- Tom O’Toole, Executive Director, Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA), Cornell University

"After 18 years of teaching, DSRP transformed my approach. I’ve learned I don’t have to know everything—I just need to ask better questions and let my students learn."

- Becky Folk, ThinkSTEM Teacher, PA

"As a 30-year science educator, I love what Derek has done with M=IO. It quantifies how we teach students to learn to think."

- Timothy Miller, ThinkSTEM Teacher, PA

"Fellow principals, DSRP is awesome! We live our vision statement by teaching thinking skills kids can transfer to real life. The simplicity of its four patterns makes implementation easier than other systems."

- Jesse Kraft, Executive Principal, Fairfax County, VA

"Nothing has been more revolutionary in my career than DSRP. It’s changed how I teach, improved my thinking, and given me a framework to teach my students to think better. I even used it to structure my master’s research."

- Marianna O'Brien, 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher, Siemens STEM Fellow, CA

"Learning the 5 moves and seeing them come alive in OTIS is properly mind-blowing. It's like seeing the matrix for the first time."

- Gabriel St. John, Leadership Development, Brooks Running