What do you usually do if you feel you're falling behind schedule? There is a release date, but you realize you won't finish the task on time. How do you act and when do you communicate about it?

If I realize that I am not going to complete a task on time, I act as follows:

• Early notification: as soon as I understand there is a risk of missing the deadline (for example, after assessing the remaining work), I immediately inform the supervisor or project manager.

• Analysis of reasons: I explain why the delay occurred — task complexity, dependencies on others, technical issues.

• Proposing solutions: I suggest options — redistributing tasks, priorities, help from colleagues, reducing the scope of the task, or postponing the release.

• Regular updates: I keep the team informed about progress and changes.

This approach helps minimize negative consequences and find compromise solutions, maintaining trust and transparency within the team.