Why don't we just plan? Isn't planning more reliable?
For many of us, planning feels like a necessary obligation. We're not fond of plans, especially when they're created without regard to our actual capacity and questions. Plans engender more doubt than confidence and enthusiasm. Plans based on assumptions rather than questions are unrealistic from beginning to end. They are not reliable. Even when we achieve them, they can be at the expense of causing other efforts to struggle, stall or fail.
On what scales does RoadMapping work?
It works on any scale, from efforts that span weeks to 20 year dreams and beyond. It can be used in place of project, operational and strategic planning. In larger, longer efforts, multiple teams can work in networks to make complex paths possible through multiple simpler paths.
How do we manage everyone's expectations?
By making everything we do, think and communicate transparent. This leads to minimal or no negative surprises. Alignment is easier when everyone is continuously realistic together. We rely on the management of momentum to the best possible good things happen with the least calendar and costs possible.
How do we spark and keep momentum?
We create a regular rhythm of huddles. In huddles, we review progress, identify new questions and commit to doing what we can with what we have to continue progress in our path directions. We refresh paths when it makes sense. This sustains optimal momentum. We always feel like we're always doing the right things, for the right reasons, at the right time. A very satisfying way to make good things happen.