Short answer: A deadline turns a request into a commitment. Without one, urgent work always pushes it aside and it stays open forever.
What deadlines do
Make priorities clear.
Let people plan their day.
Make delays visible early.
Setting good deadlines
Agree them with the owner and use a specific date and time.
Frequently asked questions
What if there’s no real deadline?
Set a reasonable one anyway. You can always move it.
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