systems thinking
Certified Systems Thinking Associate (CSTA) Certification
systemsthinkingalliance.org
The CSTA certification is a program designed for individuals who want to learn the language of systems and become systems literate. The program delves into the basics of systems thinking, providing a comprehensive understanding of its fundamental concepts and principles.
Complexity Explorables
complexity-explorables.org
complex systems
Cabrera Lab | science of systems thinking
cabreralab.science
Cabrera Lab is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
WHY IT MATTERS
We use nature—not just metaphorically, but structurally—as a lens for cognition. Mountains, watersheds, forests, rivers, clouds: these are not just natural forms, but complex systems that reveal the same structural logic found in thought.
Our research reflects this symmetry. As we climb the mountain of knowledge, we ask: Can our thinking match the structure of the world we seek to understand?
Every decision, design, discovery, and dysfunction begins in thought. Yet few scientific fields ask how thought is structured.
At CRL, we believe that understanding this structure is foundational. It reveals:
Why complex problems are misunderstood
How teams and institutions fail to learn
What makes some ideas fragile and others enduring
How to design mental models that scale
The alignment between mind and nature is not philosophical—it is structural, testable, and vital.
PST Credential | Systems Thinking Standards Institute
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The Professional Systems Thinking (PST™) Credential (Sponsored by the National Science Foundation)
"Systems Thinking is a Top 10 Future Job Skill" - Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs 2025 Report
"Today's Most Crucial Leadership Skill Is Systems Thinking" - Source: Forbes 2025
The Systems Thinker: Essential Thinking Skills For Solving Problems, Managing Chaos, and Creating Lasting Solutions in a Complex World (The Systems Thinker Series Book 1)
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