Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Progress: Why Focus Is a Strategic Discipline

Every leadership team has a long list of things they could do.

And after a strategy day or team offsite, they usually have even more.

But that’s the problem.

Long lists are the enemy of execution.

You can probably do any of them – but you can’t do all of them.

And trying to do too much leads to:

– Missed targets

– Burned-out teams

– Overstretched leadership

– Confused priorities

– Disappointing returns

Focus Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Survival Skill

We call this the Problem of Focus – the second of the four strategic issues most SMEs face.

Focus isn’t just about cutting back.

It’s about making space for what matters.

You need to:

– Identify the few actions that will drive the greatest impact

– Stop or delay less important projects

– Sequence initiatives based on capacity, not urgency

– Create room in the business to deliver, not just plan

Busy Doesn’t Equal Effective


We see too many businesses confuse motion with progress.

You’re launching things, hiring people, running workshops – but are you delivering outcomes?

That’s what focus gives you: clarity, control and traction.

How We Help Businesses Refocus

We work with SME leadership teams to:

– Identify the core value-generating activities

– Use 80/20 analysis to assess impact

– Apply start/stop/continue models

– Prioritise work that contributes directly to commercial goals

– The result? A business that feels lighter, faster, and more in control.

Want to Cut Through the Noise and Focus on What Matters?

Watch the FREE strategy webinar built specifically for SMEs.

It’s clear, concise and commercially grounded.

Watch the Primer for Business Growth here:

https://sixsess.org/training/primer-for-business-growth-masterclass/

Put It Into Practice with Expert Support

Our Business Growth Masterclass takes the core principles of focus and helps you apply them inside your organisation – with structure, guidance and accountability.

Find out more:

https://sixsess.org/training/business-growth-masterclass-for-smes/

Focus isn’t about doing less. It’s about delivering more of what matters.