·    Seeks simplicity in analysis and solutions, while being comprehensive in scope.

·    Is careful, correct, self-critical, and defensible; yet is applied with a competitive sense of urgency.

·    Uses a systems approach – An analysis individual parts or stages within a whole to identify fundamental cause-and-effect mechanisms, followed by an integration of parts to understand the whole.

·    Uses state-of-the-art science, or heuristics, as appropriate.

·    Balances sufficiency with perfection.

·    Seeks a reasonably near optimum of results tempered by a reasonably near minimum cost of resources.

·    Develops sustainable solutions – profitable and accepted today, without burdening the future.

·    Tempers personal gain with benefit to others. Is self-aware.

·    Is creative; yet follows codes, regulations, traditional solutions, and standard practices.

·    Balances risk with the cost of resources.

·    Is a collaborative, team activity, yet is energized by individual pursuit.

·    Is an intellectual analysis which leads to implementation.

·    Is scientifically valid, yet effectively communicated for the non-specialist.

·    Accepts ambiguity and inadequacy, yet generates concrete recommendations which honestly reveal uncertainty.

·    Is grounded in technical fundamentals as well as enterprise issues within the economic, human, and political context.