Scrum doesn’t state anything about deadlines being communicated. The fact is, business objectives have to be met, and they often come with constraints.
Agile isn’t about “doing practice X.” It’s about finding the set of practices that best meet the needs of a given team at a given time. That's not easy.
Over the next 6 months, I'll use Agile practices in my family management to address issues, focus on long-term goals, and improve communication. Here's how.
Agile iteration meetings often fall prey to unproductive activities and lack of focus. Scrum practices can make meetings more structured and effective.