A critical path helps project managers accomplish huge shifts in complex environments. Use the template below to plan your own progress and life shifts. Remember- you can change to almost any career in 4 years or less! Get the plan down on paper and start knocking out the steps between where you are and where you’d like to be!

Some rules of thumb:

• • Make your target dates fair and realistic- give yourself MORE time than you think you’ll need.
  • Break down goals into subgoals. Break down subgoals into even smaller pieces when appropriate.
  • Start every week by reviewing your critical path document. What is due this week? What needs to be adjusted? Where is progress needed?
  • Maintain macro/micro balance in your perspective; avoid getting lost in minutiae.