Roadmap
A roadmap is a strategic document that outlines the vision, goals, and steps to achieve milestones.
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaBusiness
- Decision typeDesign
- Organizational maturityIntermediate
Technical context
Principles & goals
Use cases & scenarios
Compromises
- Incorrect prioritization can lead to resource waste.
- Over-reliance on the roadmap can stifle innovation.
- Insufficient communication can lead to misunderstandings.
- Regularly review the roadmap.
- Be flexible to changes.
- Continuously involve stakeholders.
I/O & resources
- Market Research
- Stakeholder Feedback
- Resource Allocation
- Roadmap Document
- Prioritized Task List
- Implementation Timeline
Description
A roadmap serves as a guide for strategic planning and implementation of projects or initiatives. It visualizes long-term goals and the necessary steps to achieve them, helping to establish priorities and timelines.
✔Benefits
- Better alignment of teams towards common goals.
- Easier communication about progress.
- Improved decision-making through clear priorities.
✖Limitations
- Can become outdated if market conditions change.
- Requires regular review and adjustment.
- Can lead to rigid structures if not handled flexibly.
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Progress Measurement
Measurement of progress against roadmap goals.
- Resource Utilization
Assessment of resource utilization in the project.
- Customer Satisfaction
Measurement of customer satisfaction with the outcomes.
Examples & implementations
Roadmap for a Software Product
A detailed roadmap outlining the development phases and milestones for a new software product.
Company Strategic Roadmap
A roadmap that represents the long-term goals and strategies of a company.
Product Roadmap for a New Feature
A roadmap that plans the introduction of a new feature in an existing product.
Implementation steps
Define goals and visions.
Involve stakeholders.
Create and communicate the roadmap.
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Inadequate adaptation to new market conditions.
- Lack of roadmap updates.
- Overloading resources with too many projects.
Known bottlenecks
Misuse examples
- Using the roadmap as a rigid rulebook.
- Ignoring market changes.
- Disregarding resource bottlenecks.
Typical traps
- Assuming the roadmap is immutable.
- Focusing on short-term goals instead of long-term vision.
- Underestimating the complexity of implementation.
Required skills
Architectural drivers
Constraints
- • Budget Constraints
- • Time Constraints
- • Regulatory Requirements