A Road Map is a concise representation of the path required to achieve an objective. It organizes the main phases of a project, priorities, responsibilities, resources, milestones and expected results over time.
In a Lean or Kaizen programme, the Road Map converts the improvement vision into a shared and measurable plan. It helps teams coordinate initiatives, monitor progress, manage dependencies and revise actions when operating conditions change. It should remain simple, visible and regularly updated through management reviews.