10 years of Half Double

A Decade of Impact

For 10 years, Half Double has challenged conventional project management — showing that a human-centred, principle-based approach can create faster impact. What started in Denmark in 2015 has grown into a recognised hybrid methodology used across industries and borders.
To mark the anniversary, we’ve created a visual timeline of key milestones, reunited three of the founders for a personal conversation, and gathered interviews with key contributors. Explore below!
History of Half Double 2015-2025

A Decade of Half Double: Reflections from the Founders

Anniversary interviews

Thomas Hofman Bang Director Danish Industry Foundation

"Half Double gives companies momentum.”

Thomas Hofman-Bang, CEO of the Danish Industry Foundation, has supported Half Double from its earliest days — driven by a belief that better project practices could unlock untapped potential in Danish business. Read his thoughts on why project management matters more than ever, and how Half Double can help organisations create momentum, deliver results, and stay competitive in a fast-moving world.

Consultant Karoline Thorp Adland

"Projects are complex, human systems"

As a young consultant at Implement, Karoline Thorp Adland took on the role of project coordinator and communications lead in the original Half Double team. In this interview, she reflects on shaping a shared language, the early momentum, and why the method still makes sense today.

Innovation Director Flemming Hedegaard

"We live in a time where common sense is in short supply."

Flemming Hedegaard, Innovation Director at Grundfos, was part of the very first Half Double workshops. In this interview, he reflects on the energy of the early days, the value of common sense in project management, and the tools he still uses today - ten years later.

Per Svejvig, Associate Professor at Aarhus University_Photo by Jens Hartman Schmidt from AU

"I Know of No Other Method with This Level of Evidence"

Associate Professor Per Svejvig has been involved in shaping Half Double from the beginning – both as a researcher and an active co-creator. Here, he shares his reflections on the methodology's origins, its particular strength in creating real momentum in complex projects, and how it can be used to execute on today's major agendas such as sustainability and digitalisation.

Mikael Bonde

"The Active Owner makes a huge difference"

Mikael Bonde, Senior Project Portfolio Manager at Novo Nordisk, played a central role as co-creator of the Impact Solution Design and the portfolio track in Half Double. He has worked with the methodology at both PFA and VELUX – and hopes that a stronger focus on the portfolio will become part of Half Double's future.

Christian Ehlers Mikkelsen

‘Focusing on impact and value rather than deliverables was and is ground-breaking.’

Christian Ehlers Mikkelsen, Senior Partner at Implement Consulting Group, has been involved since the first steps towards what is now Half Double. Here, he shares his experiences and reflections on the strengths, development and potential of the method in the digital age.

Project Director Steffen Moe

“The closest thing to a complete project methodology"

As Project Director at Sweco Denmark (formerly Grontmij), Steffen Moe joined the very first Half Double sessions. In this interview, he reflects on the early momentum, the power of peer sparring, and why he sees Half Double as the closest thing to a complete project methodology.

Podcast Half Double 10 years

Reflections from the founders
PODCAST: A Decade of Impact

A personal conversation with the three founders of Half Double, filled with early stories, lessons learned, and reflections on why the method is more relevant than ever — and what might come next.

Listen to the podcast

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