IT Roadmapping - 7 Steps of Success

#1 Identify and prioritise business objectives:

Determine the goals and objectives of the organisation and align them with the IT strategy.

#2 Assess the current state of IT

Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing IT infrastructure, processes, and systems to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

#3 Develop a vision for the future

Based on the organisation's goals and IT assessment, create a vision for the future state of IT.

#4 Identify initiatives

Develop a list of initiatives that will be required to achieve the future state vision, including upgrades, replacements, and new projects.

#5 Prioritise initiatives

Prioritise the initiatives based on the value they will provide to the organisation, the resources required to implement them, and the urgency of the need.

#6 Develop a timeline

Determine the timeline for each initiative based on dependencies, resources, and the overall IT roadmap vision.

#7 Communicate the roadmap

Share the IT roadmap with stakeholders, including IT staff, business leaders, and key decision-makers, to gain buy-in and support.