Selecting where and when to start an improvement effort can have a significant impact on results.
Solution Path
While tempting to start working on a high-impact area of the business, consideration also needs to be given to the organizations ability to take on the effort and bring it to a successful conclusion.
Value Chain modeling helps identify the most impactful areas. An article containing information and an example of Value Chain is provided on the Reference Page of this website (see the article titled, "Increasing the Value of Your Business Using a Value Chain")
The scope, schedule and budget of the major improvement efforts should be well defined and documented in a project plan.
Small improvement areas should be addressed by small teams on a regular basis.
Continuous improvement should be an organizational mindset. A review of EOS or various re-engineering books developed over the years can help determine the best platform for the organization.