From Too Many Projects to the Right Problem: Where Should Growing Companies Start?
- Hieu Do
- Jul 10
- 3 min read
As companies grow from startup to scale-up, the operational challenges become more complex. Leaders often find themselves with a long list of priorities, multiple departments raising issues, and not enough time or resources to tackle them all.
You’ve already outlined your key initiatives.
The question is: where should you begin?
At SOSP Consulting Group, we specialize in helping growth-stage businesses (50–200 employees) cut through the noise and focus on what matters most. Our approach is grounded in practical Lean thinking — not buzzwords or complex systems, but focused actions that teams can implement quickly for real results.
1- The Scaling Dilemma: Too Many Projects, Not Enough Progress
Many of the CEOs and COOs we work with are leading companies between 5 and 10 years old — with multiple departments, expanded product lines, and regional growth.
And they all say the same thing:
“We have a lot going on. We know what we need to improve. But we’re stuck on where to start and how to get traction.”
This is common in businesses that have outgrown their startup phase but haven’t fully matured operationally. You may have:
Internal teams working in silos
Some external consultants, but limited continuity
Tools in place, but no clear way to turn insights into execution
What’s missing is operational clarity — knowing which problem is worth solving first, and having your internal teams aligned to fix it.
2- How to Identify the Right Problem to Solve
Instead of trying to solve everything, focus on solving something that matters — and can show results quickly.
Here’s a simple checklist we use with our clients to help them prioritize:
A good problem to start with is:
Recurring: It happens regularly — not just once every few months
Cross-impactful: It affects both internal teams and customer experience
Fixable in scope: It can be solved within one department or across 2–3 functions
Measurable: You can clearly track the before-and-after impact
Starting with one clear, defined problem helps you build momentum, gain internal buy-in, and avoid overpromising on company-wide transformation before your team is ready.
3- Why This Approach Works for Scaling Teams
When your company is in growth mode, you’re managing change, scale, and risk — all at once. Fixing one high-impact issue at a time allows you to:
Deliver early wins without disrupting the whole system
Show your team that improvement is possible (and worth it)
Strengthen internal capability without always relying on external help
Build a culture of continuous improvement — one fix at a time
4- How SOSP Helps Growth-Stage Teams Move Forward
At SOSP Consulting Group, we work closely with scale-up companies and established SMEs across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Our clients are typically between 50 and 200 employees, with strong growth ambitions — and growing operational pains.
Here’s how we support them:
🔹 Clarity Sessions: We help leadership teams define the real root issues before jumping into execution or tool implementation.
🔹 Custom Cross-functional Workshops: We bring departments together to align on problems, map processes, and co-create practical fixes that stick.
🔹 Coaching for Internal Leaders: We train and coach mid-level managers to lead operational improvement from within — so you're not over-dependent on external consultants.
Ready to Tackle Your Most Pressing Ops Challenge?
If you’re entering Q3 with critical business goals and high expectations for performance, now is the time to get focused.
Instead of jumping into “transformation mode,” start small — and solve something that truly moves the needle.
👉 Let’s Talk.
We help growth-stage companies simplify their messy middle — and turn operational noise into measurable progress.
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CONTACT SOSP Consulting Group
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