Extended step description

The final step closes the loop with active deadline control. Notifications and due-date views reduce surprises and help the team react before delays become critical.

Step benefits

• Fewer overdue tasks and escalation risks.
• Faster decisions on at-risk deadlines.
• More reliable release and handoff timing.
• Higher confidence for planning next sprints.

How to implement this step

• Configure reminders for key deadlines.
• Review near-due task lists regularly.
• Escalate critical items before they become overdue.
• Run a short delay postmortem after each sprint.

Example scenario

48 hours before release, reminders highlight critical tasks. The team reassigns effort to top priorities and closes the sprint on schedule.