Agile without a roadmap can lead to sprinting in circles without progress.
Roadmaps complement Agile by keeping teams aligned and balancing short-term and long-term goals.
Combining Agile with roadmap planning involves starting with the big picture, chunking the roadmap into sprints, adapting while staying grounded, revisiting and updating regularly, and communicating relentlessly.
By combining Agile and roadmap planning, teams can stay flexible while delivering value and hitting deadlines.