Map Out Your Business Success Plan
Road Mapping Made Simple
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.
That’s when we need
a roadmap.
Put in its simplest terms, Road Mapping is a visual representation of what needs to be done to get you to your goal!
Outlining the vision, direction, priorities, and progress of a project or business initiative over time.
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.
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 and are particularly beneficial in courses and memberships
to help clients see the path they need to take to get results.
Map It Out is a challenge that will take you through every stage
of creating your own roadmaps.
Designed to be completed over 4 days,
it will keep you accountable with practical tips and implementable actions to complete in every session.
Here’s what you’ll cover:
Day 1 Introduction to Road Mapping
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.
Here’s why it's so good:
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!
A roadmap is the perfect way track progress against the set milestones and goals. By continuously monitoring, you remain clear on your original plan and can take corrective actions quickly when they are needed.
To wrap up, road Mapping 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.
Meet Debbie
Debbie is a certified business strategist who can identify and
develop workable, resilient strategies.
Debbie Mentors and Coaches individuals, teams
and businesses
at all stages, and of all sizes, making her the ideal Strategist
who can support you flourish.
Debbie successfully established and managed several businesses over the past 35 years, in addition to 24 years in Further Education, leading on courses aligned to employment and market needs were strategic to her senior management role.
She is passionate about developing, coaching and supporting others progress; she now Mentors, Coaches
and delivers training in various FE colleges as well as clients with TBSC.
With strong links to the current education and employment landscape, continued understanding of business growth and sustainability, this makes her the ideal Business Strategist to support you.
Your success is a call away.
