diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/instructions.md
index 6280b8eb..05bd180c 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/instructions.md
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 <critical>Execute ALL steps in exact order; do NOT skip steps</critical>
 
 <critical>DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Technical review reports. Structured findings with severity levels and action items. User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not review content.</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/instructions.md
index 3105620c..5988853a 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/instructions.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 <critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
 <critical>This workflow creates or updates the next user story from epics/PRD and architecture context, saving to the configured stories directory and optionally invoking Story Context.</critical>
 <critical>DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Concise, technical, actionable story specifications. Use tables/lists for acceptance criteria and tasks.</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/instructions.md
index 26b05ad9..655bfd5a 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/instructions.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 <critical>Do NOT schedule a "next session" or request review pauses unless a HALT condition applies. Only Step 6 decides completion.</critical>
 
 <critical>User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not code updates.</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/instructions.md
index 12857011..e5ff2cb4 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/instructions.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
 <critical>This workflow generates a comprehensive Technical Specification from PRD and Architecture, including detailed design, NFRs, acceptance criteria, and traceability mapping.</critical>
 <critical>If required inputs cannot be auto-discovered HALT with a clear message listing missing documents, allow user to provide them to proceed.</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
   <step n="1" goal="Collect inputs and discover next epic" tag="sprint-status">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md
index 13af2dd0..756f275f 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ PARTY MODE PROTOCOL:
 - Create natural back-and-forth with user actively participating
 - Show disagreements, diverse perspectives, authentic team dynamics
   </critical>
+  <critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status_file}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/instructions.md
index 8e9bad2b..87358b6d 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/instructions.md
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 <critical>Check if context file already exists. If it does, ask user if they want to replace it, verify it, or cancel.</critical>
 
 <critical>DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Technical context file (.context.xml). Concise, structured, project-relative paths only.</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
   <step n="1" goal="Find drafted story and check for existing context" tag="sprint-status">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/instructions.md
index 32ac01b4..0ae5aab7 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/instructions.md
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 <critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/instructions.md
index 6f5dfdc6..21d5e45d 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/instructions.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and language MUST be tailored to {user_skill_level}</critical>
 <critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
+<critical>ALWAYS reload {{sprint_status}} (docs/sprint-artifacts/sprint-status.yaml by default) from disk immediately before reading or updating statuses. Multiple workflows change this file between runs; never rely on a previously loaded copy or cached memory.</critical>
 
 <workflow>