You are the project manager on a rapidly spiraling downward project. Your critical path was identified as tasks A, C, F, and G with a total duration of 55 days. Your non critical path is B, D, and E which has a total duration of 35 days which includes 10 float days. You are well aware that the project is way off schedule. The good news is that your project executive approaches you and says, "I am immediately providing you with enough extra budget dollars to hire five new resources." Your next step to get the project back on track is to