Often, we know what we want to do in our businesses, but our plans can get lost amidst the day to day and the ever shifting priorities that we face as entrepreneurs.
It’s crucial that we are clear on the steps we need to take to reach our ultimate goals.
Every project that we undertake will only be successfully completed if we are aware of the key milestones along its path.
By mapping out key milestones, goals, and deliverables, along with the timelines and the resources required to achieve them, they provide an overview of what needs to be done, by when, and by whom, so everyone is clear on the who, the what, the how and the when.
Also, because a roadmap is a visual document, it becomes less intimidating and way easier to follow and adhere to than a bulky document.
Roadmaps can be used in many situations in business but are particularly beneficial in courses and memberships to help clients see the path they need to take to get results.
Day 1 Introduction to Roadmapping
What is a roadmap, how does it work, where should you use one and what are the benefits?
Day 2 Setting Up Google Sheets
Getting clear on the features and benefits of Google Sheets and how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets online while collaborating with others in real-time.
Day 3 Planning Your Roadmap
Focussing on setting clear, achievable goals Using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to ensure that your goals are well-defined and attainable.
Day 4 Creating Your Roadmap in Google Sheets
Focussing on how to structure, create visuals, brand and how to share your roadmap.
It provides a clear vision and direction for your business, helping everyone understand the strategic objectives and their roles in achieving them. This means that everyone is working towards common goals.
By clearly identifying and displaying key milestones, it helps prioritise tasks based on their importance and impact on the business.
A roadmap serves as a communication tool provides transparency about the business’s plans and progress, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and working together effectively.
Yes, roadmaps provide a structured plan, but they are also flexible documents that can be adjusted as needed. This allows you to quickly respond to new opportunities, and challenges without losing sight of what your goals were to begin with!
To wrap up, roadmapping is a super valuable tool for your online business.
It is so simple to create and implement, but it really does provide clarity, help you choose what to prioritise, improve communication, and keep you right on top of your progress throughout each stage of a project.
Her love for strategy, systems, and technology inspired her to create The Systems Lab®. She has successfully led multi-million-pound systems and technology-enabled business transformations across start-ups, government and global organisations in the UK and Europe.
Having seen first-hand the impact of a good business strategy and the right systems and technologies, Sarah’s mission is to bring these benefits to small businesses, enabling them to achieve similar success.
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