In the world of Agile development, one of the most persistent challenges squads and teams face is the issue of spillover. Spillover represents work that was planned for a sprint but couldn't be completed within its time frame. While occasional spillover is inevitable, chronic spillover signals deeper problems that can derail your squad’s effectiveness and credibility. This article explores why spillover matters, how to analyse it, and most importantly, what strategic approaches you can implement to reduce it.