Parallel path

Definition

Working on multiple approaches simultaneously in case one fails, which sounds strategic until you realize you're just doing twice the work. The corporate version of hedging your bets.

Example Usage

Let's pursue both vendors on parallel paths, thereby ensuring we do twice the work and still make the wrong choice.

Origin

Project management and engineering terminology

Fun Fact

Parallel paths often converge on the same disappointing destination, just from different directions.

Source: Project management terminology

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