That is why technical leaders’ role wouldn’t demand they not only gather data, but also report things like accurate operational, alternative, and scenario cost analysis; financial risks; vendor lock-in; etc.

However, as may be apparent just from that small set, it is not exactly something technical people often feel comfortable with doing. It is why at least in some organizations you get the friction of a business type interfacing with technical people in varying ways, but also not really getting along because they don’t understand each other and often there are barriers of openness.