1. The time which something MUST be finished or submitted, the LATEST TIME for finishing something.
2. A line or limit that MUST NOT be passed.
And in working with a team, adhering to the definition of “deadline” will allow progression involving others to proceed as intended, otherwise your involvement of being a timely asset turns into an untimely liability…stopping the whole process in it’s tracks.
Plus, making your deadline also helps to “Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit”.
Yours in The Importance of Deadlines – Coach