The Most Common Buzzwords · Vice President level

"Path forward"

"Path forward" means a plan or set of next steps for moving past a problem or toward a goal.

Say this instead: a way ahead

How "Path forward" shows up at work

Favored in post-mortem emails and sticky situations, "path forward" sounds like leadership without committing to specifics. A genuine plan usually includes dates and owners; a path forward often includes neither.

Buzzword

We need to align on a path forward before the client call.

Plain English

We need to agree on a way ahead before the client call.

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