diff --git a/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-dev-auto/step-03-implement.md b/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-dev-auto/step-03-implement.md
index 52a8a65ff..947985c76 100644
--- a/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-dev-auto/step-03-implement.md
+++ b/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-dev-auto/step-03-implement.md
@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ Hand `{spec_file}` to a sub-agent/task and let it implement.
 
 **Path formatting rule:** Any markdown links written into `{spec_file}` must use paths relative to `{spec_file}`'s directory so they are clickable in VS Code. Any file paths displayed in terminal/conversation output must use CWD-relative format with `:line` notation (e.g., `src/path/file.ts:42`) for terminal clickability. No leading `/` in either case.
 
-### Self-Check
+### Active Session Verification
 
-Before leaving this step, verify every task in the `## Tasks & Acceptance` section of `{spec_file}` is complete. Mark each finished task `[x]`. If any task is not done, finish it before proceeding.
+After the implementation sub-agent returns, verify every task in the `## Tasks & Acceptance` section of `{spec_file}` is complete. Mark each finished task `[x]`. If any task is not done, finish it before proceeding.
 
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