Urgency Weighting and At Risk Status

Kora uses calculated urgency to help you prioritize without guesswork or guilt.

How does Urgency Weighting work?

Urgency in Kora is calculated, not guessed. It adapts over time based on:

• Deadlines - Hard dates for delivery or submission
• Stalled progress - Time since last activity
• Follow-up expectations - Professional timing for check-ins
• Professional context - Publisher relationships, client priorities

How Urgency Affects Visibility

Urgency influences:

• Project ordering in views
• Gentle notifications or highlights
• Weekly review summaries

What Urgency Doesn't Do

• No enforcement - You're never forced to work on urgent items
• No punishment - Missing deadlines doesn't trigger penalties
• No stress - Urgency is informational, not judgmental

What is "At Risk" Status?

"At Risk" is a gentle signal that something may need attention soon.

When Projects Become At Risk

A project may be flagged as at risk if:

• It hasn't moved in a long time relative to its deadline
• A deliverable is approaching and work is incomplete
• A follow-up is overdue based on professional norms
• It's tied to an important relationship that needs maintenance

What At Risk Means

At Risk is:

• A signal, not a judgment - No shame for stalled work
• Contextual - Based on your patterns and professional relationships
• Actionable - Suggests what might help (not what you must do)
• Dismissible - You can acknowledge and move on

What are the Design principles?

Kora's urgency system is designed to:

• Provide clarity without pressure
• Support professional standards without enforcement
• Help you maintain momentum without guilt
• Respect that creative work doesn't always follow linear timelines