From Roadmap to Reality: Linking Roadmap Items to Projects

Post author: Santini The Orange
Santini The Orange
4/26/25 in
Startups, Work Management

A roadmap without execution is just a wishlist.

That’s why Herdr was built to not just help you plan smarter – but to connect those plans directly to action. With Herdr, every roadmap item becomes the foundation for a real project, tracked through simple, easy-to-use kanban boards.

If you’re searching for simple and easy project management tools, this tight integration between strategy and execution is what sets Herdr apart.

Why Linking Roadmaps to Projects Matters

Most project management platforms treat roadmaps and execution as separate worlds. You brainstorm goals in one tool, manually create projects in another, and constantly try to keep them synced.

For bootstrapped startups, that’s a recipe for:

  • Wasted time re-entering the same information.
  • Lost context between what you wanted to achieve and what you’re actually doing.
  • Poor accountability because work isn’t clearly tied to high-level goals.

When you’re moving fast, you need your roadmap and your projects living in the same system.

How Herdr Connects Roadmaps to Kanban Boards

With Herdr, linking strategy to execution is effortless:

  • Create a roadmap item that represents a major goal or initiative.
  • Link it to a project with one click – a kanban board is generated instantly.
  • Break work down into cards and lists tied directly back to that strategic item.
  • Track progress visually so you always see how tactical work rolls up to company strategy.

Everything stays connected. No duplicate work. No drift.

The Power of Seamless Integration

By directly tying your roadmap to your projects:

  • Your team knows not just what they’re doing, but why it matters.
  • You stay flexible when priorities shift without losing your place.
  • You get better at delivering real results, faster.

Simple and easy project management tools should remove friction, not add more.

At Herdr, our “roadmap to project” connection makes sure you’re always one click away from turning plans into progress.

Conclusion

Great startups don’t just dream – they execute.

Herdr helps you bridge the gap between high-level vision and daily action, all inside one simple, startup-friendly platform.

Ready to see how simple execution can be?

Explore Herdr’s kanban boards built for fast-moving teams ➔