Strategies are the next level decomposition of Goals. As such, good strategies must meet all of
the criteria for good objectives, but they will be more specific. The Business Analyst will be
heavily involved in the development of strategies. Their knowledge of the existing business
environment, coupled with their knowledge of Information Technology positions the Business
Analyst to become an effective translator. This is an essential role, as this is the point at which
the High Level Requirements for a project begin to emerge and the general scope will be
defined.