Strategy & Roadmapping

Meaning

To plan something in detail, often step by step.

Example

"Let's map out the next two quarters before we commit to the hiring plan."

Conversation questions

• How far ahead do you usually map out major projects?
• What helps a team map out a plan realistically instead of optimistically?

Meaning

To add more detail to an idea, outline, or early plan.

Example

"The outline is solid, but we still need to flesh out the budget assumptions."

Conversation questions

• What part of a proposal usually needs the most work to flesh out?
• Do you prefer to flesh ideas out alone or in a collaborative session?

Meaning

To expand something so it becomes more complete, capable, or fully developed.

Example

"Over the next month, we'll build out the roadmap with owners, milestones, and risks."

Conversation questions

• What systems or processes does your team still need to build out?
• When is a plan detailed enough, and when does it still need to be built out further?

Meaning

To arrange people, resources, or events so they are ready in advance.

Example

"We need to line up engineering support before promising the delivery date."

Conversation questions

• What do you need to line up before a major launch or meeting?
• How early should teams line up support from other departments?

Meaning

To prepare something so it can be discussed, decided, or launched smoothly.

Example

"Let's tee up the proposal for Monday's executive committee meeting."

Conversation questions

• How do you tee something up so decision-makers can respond quickly?
• What usually needs to happen before a big proposal is ready to be teed up?