A volume of the Business Analysis Essential Library Series. Uncover the role of the business analyst as the business and technology strategist who provides the executive leadership team with the information, processes, and tools it needs to make the best decisions. The Business Analyst as Strategist outlines strategic planning and enterprise analysis, through which business leaders establish the future vision of the enterprise, set strategic goals and measures, and initiate the most viable programs and supporting projects needed to achieve the strategy. Learn how to set the stage for change and how to translate your strategy into operational terms through a portfolio of programs and supporting projects. Master business analysis competencies, anticipate changes in the marketplace and react effectively, and flow value through the enterprise to the customer, thus achieving a competitive advantage.