The best and most concise way I've found to explain this is a systems focus.
We aim to focus on systems, because it is the most efficient way to work. By using good methods, designing complex systems well, and spending adequate time designing, we achieve a net speed increase, productivity increase, cost decrease, and additional positive benefits such as programmer morale and overall quality.
In my mind, quality is the genesis of everything, but you do have to word that really well so that the overlords comprehend the consequences correctly.
We aim to focus on systems, because it is the most efficient way to work. By using good methods, designing complex systems well, and spending adequate time designing, we achieve a net speed increase, productivity increase, cost decrease, and additional positive benefits such as programmer morale and overall quality.
In my mind, quality is the genesis of everything, but you do have to word that really well so that the overlords comprehend the consequences correctly.