By default, Jibility distributes cost backward, across the stages before the initiative. This matches the default roadmap view, where each initiative dot represents a “Must be completed by” constraint.
Some users prefer a “Must begin by” constraint instead, where the dot marks when the initiative must start. In that case, cost should be distributed forward from the dot.
To choose a direction, go to Settings > Estimation and set the Cost Distribution Direction field to Backward or Forward, as shown below.
Note: The Cost Distribution Direction applies to all initiatives on the roadmap. It can’t be set separately for individual initiatives.