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History of Half Double 2015-2025

10 years of Half Double

For 10 years, Half Double has challenged conventional project management — proving that a human-centred, principle-based approach can drive faster impact. What began in Denmark in 2015 is now a recognised hybrid methodology used across industries and borders.
To mark the anniversary, we’ve captured key milestones in a visual timeline.

Management Innovation Study by Aarhus University

Why Management Innovations Succeed – or Struggle

Most organizations today recognize that management innovations (MIs) are not just nice-to-have — they are a necessity. New ways of working are needed to stay competitive, to adapt to complexity, and to deliver results in an uncertain world.

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.

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.

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.

Half Double Automation

3 Barriers to Automation

Time, skills and technology are the biggest barriers to automation in Danish manufacturing companies. The Danish Technological Institute shares its experiences and practical advice.

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.

Hadeel Al Jurani

IT with Impact

Impact cases have made a huge difference in Grundfos' IT department. They create common direction, strengthen ownership - and make it easier to deselect projects that don't add enough value. Hadeel Al-Jurani shares her experiences with the methodology in practice.

Consultant Lea Møller Svendsen

Purpose over Task Completion

After her first Half Double training, consultant and anthropologist Lea Svendsen went straight back to change the project proposal for her next big assignment. Discover how her new Half Double project management approach led to impactful, human-centered project success.

Project success rates: double the impact in half the time, with Christina Sejr Pedersen

PODCAST: Implementing Best Practice in Business

Listen to this episode of the podcast 'Implementing Best Practice in Business', where we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speak to Christina Sejr Pedersen, Executive Director of the Half Double Institute.

Half Double 10 leading stars

Projects for a reality on the move

Article with 10 principles – leading stars – for successful project management.

Podcast

PODCAST: Implementing Best Practice in Business

Listen to the newest episode of the podcast 'Implementing Best Practice in Business', where Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, chats to Jesper Schreiner about the Half Double methodology.

Hybrid Methodologies - The Future of Project Management

Hybrids - The Future of Project Management

As businesses navigate an increasingly complex and fast-paced world, the need for adaptive and flexible project management methodologies has never been greater. Take a look at a hybrid project management approach.

Half Double

When project management goes wrong – and what can be done to make it right

Time and time again research have shown that only one-third of all traditional projects are successful. One-third! At Half Double Institute we have set out to change this statistic, and we have figured that the only way to do so, is by challenging our current way of working - especially, when we are working with projects.

De Agile Rødder Podcast

Podcast Tip

Project leader Frederik Mølgaard Thayssen shares how Half Double helped him tackle the real-world challenges traditional methods couldn’t.

Cases and pilot projects from the real world, half double methodology

Half Double: A gamechanger for Global Connect

The TelCo GlobalConnect saw a need for a common and effective project management and portfolio approach and their chosen solution was Half Double. A decision that resulted in a significantly improved project performance.

Project Management Certifications

The Importance of Project Management Certifications

Find out the benefits of project management certifications and why they are desirable for both individual project managers and companies in today's market.

The Evolution of Modern Project Management

The Evolution of Modern Project Management

When looking at project management, it is clear that we’ve come a very long way. The way we run projects has changed.

Half Double Project Management Methodology enters Norway

Half Double enters Norway

On 8 February 2024, Half Double was officially launched in Norway with an impressive interest from the Norwegian project management community.
On this page you find presentations and videos from the event. We also included links to upcoming Half Double courses in Norway where you can kickstart your Half Double journey.

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.

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We would like to share our work and thoughts with even more skilled professionals.

As a member of the Half Double Community, you will receive updates about the methodology, relevant articles, and tips on how to introduce the approach to your own organization.

You will also be invited to exciting events where we work towards fulfilling the vision of boosting the success rate of our projects by developing and implementing a new, radical approach to project management.