Step 4: Define the Plan

Turn your target into a phased roadmap with timelines and priorities.

Step 4: Define the Plan

Activities

Determine change schedule
Choose a realistic change strategy in terms of number and duration of phases. A typical roadmap consists of 4 to 6 phases lasting 3 to 12 months each.

Develop or update the roadmap plan
Distribute the implementation of additional activities over the different roadmap phases, taking into account the effort required to implement them. Try to balance the implementation effort across periods and respect dependencies between activities.

Best practices

  • Identify activities that can be completed quickly and successfully early in the project.
  • Start with awareness and training.
  • Adapt the plan to upcoming release cycles and key projects.