How to Build an IT Strategy Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Guide

An IT strategy roadmap turns vague technology ambitions into a concrete, prioritised plan. Here's how to build one that your board will actually approve — and your team can execute.

Why Every Business Needs an IT Strategy Roadmap

Step 1: Understand the Business Strategy

Step 2: Assess the Current State

Step 3: Define the Target State

Step 4: Identify and Prioritise Initiatives

Step 5: Build the Timeline

Step 6: Get Board Approval

Common Mistakes to Avoid

How CBS Can Help

Most businesses have technology. Very few have a technology strategy. The difference matters. Without a roadmap, IT decisions are reactive — driven by whichever fire burns hottest, whichever vendor shouts loudest, or whichever board member read an article about AI last weekend. Th