5. Every monkey should have an assigned “next feeding time” and “degree of initiative.” These may be revised at any time by mutual consult, but never a vague or indefinite time. Otherwise, the monkey will either starve to death or wind up on the boss’ back.

This is important, so that both parties agree on how / when to proceed. Otherwise the Monkey will not be addressed properly and fall back in the flood of other tasks ready to take its spot.