Schedules and Content Cycles

Workflow

Manage content cycles, assign tasks, and track movement from backlog to publication.

1. Create a Content Cycle

1. Navigate to Workflow > Cycles.
2. Click Create New Cycle.
3. Set a start date, end date, and due date.
4. Toggle active cycle selection from the workspace-level cycle indicator.

2. Track Assignment Progress

1. Open the active cycle on the Kanban Board.
2. Drag-and-drop assignment cards through the five states:
   • Pending: Aassigned but writing has not started.
   • In Progress: Currently active in the editor.
   • Review: Ready for editorial review.
   • Approved: Verified and ready to publish.
   • Published: Article is live.

3. Roll Unfinished Work Forward

1. When a content cycle ends, click Roll Forward.
2. Select all unfinished assignments from the current board.
3. Choose the target destination:
   • New Cycle: Create and import them directly.
   • Backlog: Return them to the backlog pool.

4. Review Cycle Analytics

1. Go to the Analytics tab.
2. Review completion deltas comparing current cycle targets to the previous period.
3. Analyze individual performance metrics via the member contribution table.