First, it must communicate clearly. The model must be understandable to the people who rely on it. Complexity that obscures value destroys trust.

Second, it must operate sustainably. A solution that depends on endless outside support is not a solution—it is a dependency. The systems we design are built to stand on their own.

Third, it must return real value to the people closest to the problem. Those who create the knowledge, the culture, and the work must share in the economic outcome.