The best thing to do is to take away their privileges. Miss one deadline, then no lunch. Miss two deadlines, no coffee for a week. Miss three deadlines, then become the designated Scrum master for the next sprint. After that, fire them. That should work.

A good whiplash on their backs is always the right solution. Together with limiting their food and water to the bare minimum required to survive and keep doing their job. Chaining them to the wall is also necessary. Flashing lights in the middle of the night. Playing loud sounds randomly. Waterboarding. All good tools to achieve the objective.

To ensure project success despite a team member missing coding deadlines, start by addressing the issue directly and understanding the reasons behind the delays - whether it's a workload problem, unclear expectations, or skill gaps. Offer support by breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable parts and setting clear, achievable milestones. Encourage regular check-ins to track progress and provide guidance if needed. Consider redistributing tasks among the team to balance workloads. Finally, emphasize collaboration and teamwork to keep momentum going. By providing clear structure and support, you can help the team member get back on track while keeping the project on schedule.

We’ve literally spent the last 40 years finding ways to avoid deadlines that get missed by showing constant progress as a replacement. I don’t know why we’re still talking crap like this.