Capability-Based Planning

Capability-based planning aligns funding and delivery to maturing business capabilities that support strategy—decoupling planning from org charts and legacy applications. It uses capability maps, assessments, and heatmaps to identify priority gaps. Planning conversations shift from “which project next” to “which ability must improve.”

In Practice

Larkinized LLC integrates capability planning with portfolio management and OKR frameworks for measurable progress. Capability owners collaborate with architects to define target maturity and dependent systems. Plans refresh annually with explicit links to work packages.

Example

Investment committee funds “Digital Onboarding” capability improvements before peripheral marketing tool upgrades.