There will always be competing priorities, strategies and efforts when organizations approach their work.
In order to make a meaningful impact, the key is to understand which efforts are giving you the most return.
The Pareto Principle (The 80/20 Rule or Law of the Vital Few) is a business and economic observation stating that for any given situation or system, a minority of your inputs account for the bulk of your output.
By identifying the top few initiatives, processes, or strategies that generate the majority of their desired outcomes, organizations can create a competitive advantage. By focusing more efforts and resources on high-impact areas, better results can be achieved with greater efficiency.