View critical path summary
Use the Critical Path Summary widget to understand schedule float, critical activities, upcoming milestones and overall delivery risk.
This guide is designed for project manager.
Steps
Step 1: Open the programme dashboard
Navigate to the programme dashboard where the Critical Path Summary widget is displayed alongside other planning widgets.
Step 2: Review overall critical path risk status
Look at the risk status banner at the top of the widget to see whether the schedule is healthy, at risk or critical, along with a short explanation.
Step 3: Check total float on the critical path
Review the total float value in days to understand how much schedule flexibility remains before impacting the project completion date.
Step 4: See how many activities are on the critical path
Use the activities on critical path count to gauge how many tasks currently drive your project’s end date.
Step 5: Identify the next critical milestone
In the next critical milestone section, review the milestone name, planned date and remaining days to prepare for upcoming key deadlines.
Step 6: Monitor changes as data refreshes
Watch the widget update as new programme data is loaded, including loading indicators and refreshed risk status, floats and milestones.
Last updated: 2026-09-03