Generating a strategy You can create a new strategy by using the + icon or New Strategy menu. From the SPE home page, click the side panel icon. Click the + icon to open the New Strategy modal box. Alternatively, click + New Strategy from the home page. Specify a name for your strategy. Select a value in the Responsible field. Note: If you cannot find a user in the Responsible field , contact the administrator to ensure that the user has the SPE-ExecutiveSponsor role in IFS. Click the Save button. Note: The default status is Draft.