These changes are a step in the right direction but not by much.

She just had to make sure they moved in the right direction.

We need someone who can point us in the right direction.

We seem to be on top of things and moving in the right direction.

"We are looking for evidence to try to point us in the right direction."

Today's jobs report is a step in the right direction but we still have work to do.

"Having them not ask the question alone is a step in the right direction."

They were now going more or less in the right direction.

They are some step in the right direction, but still far too little.

However, they are an important step in the right direction.