Roadmap

What Is a Roadmap?

A roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the desired outcome and the major steps or milestones required to achieve that outcome. It serves as a communication tool and a high-level document that tracks the strategic thinking and plan behind the goal.

A roadmap is a visual summary that maps out the vision and direction of a specific product offering over a specified time period. It communicates the purpose and details of what is being built and serves as a strategic document and execution plan for the product strategy.

The objectives of a roadmap include describing the vision and strategy, guiding the execution of the strategy, aligning internal stakeholders, facilitating discussions and scenario planning, and communicating with external stakeholders, including customers.

Your roadmap should convey the strategic direction for your product and align with the company’s strategy. It should describe the order of development and articulate the product vision and strategy to gain executive buy-in and ensure a common goal.

A roadmap includes themes, epics, stories, and features that will be built.

When creating a roadmap, consider the reasons for building the product, the desired accomplishments, and the benefits it will provide to users.