I often am asked about the most important elements to building a strong roadmap. I usually share my experiences and point people towards the many articles about the importance of a strong product plan. After all, the product roadmap is a critical guiding document for many businesses. But that does not mean that a product roadmap is the only roadmap you’ll find in the workplace.

A technology roadmap (also known as an IT roadmap) is a document which outlines the plan to reach short-term and long-term goals through the use of technology solutions. This type of roadmap typically provides key information which helps organizations make better decisions around technology investments.