Malmos landscaping

Transforming Project Management with Half Double

Malmos, a leading Danish landscaping company, has taken significant strides to redefine its project management approach. With the implementation of the Half Double methodology, the company has successfully transformed the way it plans and executes projects, ensuring greater impact, enhanced flow, and improved collaboration with stakeholders. This case study showcases how Malmos has applied Half Double principles to strengthen its business and create lasting value for its customers.
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The Half Double Implementation

Malmos faced growing complexity in its projects, from longer and more detailed contracts to intensified logistical challenges, particularly in urban areas like Copenhagen. Traditional methods were insufficient to manage these evolving demands. Through a partnership with a consultancy firm, Malmos introduced the Half Double methodology, tailoring its tools to suit the company’s operations in the construction and landscaping sectors.

Core Practices:

  1. Frontloading ("Short & Thick")
    • Early-stage focus on contracts, logistics, and timelines, ensuring 20% of the groundwork is completed before physical work begins.
    • This approach helps maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
  2.  Practical Tools adapted with "Local Translation"
    • Half Double tools were adapted to be straightforward and actionable, ensuring relevance to all roles in a project.
    • Sprint plans, pulse checks, and energy checks were integral in fostering team alignment and stakeholder engagement.
  3. Focus on Team Engagement and Leadership
    • Leadership practices emphasized creating ownership and motivation across the project team, including subcontractors and partners.

    • This resulted in teams that understood customer needs deeply and worked cohesively to meet shared goals.

       

 

Case Highlights: The Base Camp Project

BaseCamp, one of Malmos' first Half Double projects, involved the development of a complex green space with elements both on the ground and rooftops. The project’s tight timeline and multifaceted coordination between different contractors posed significant challenges.

Key Outcomes:

  • Enhanced Collaboration: The Half Double approach facilitated better communication and integration among contractors, ensuring smoother workflows.
  • On-Time Delivery: Thanks to clear sprint plans and early-stage focus, Malmos successfully met the customer’s demanding timeline, earning high praise.
  • Customer Satisfaction: The client recognized Malmos’ role in meeting project goals, emphasizing the company’s critical contribution to its success.
     


Results and Reflections

The Half Double methodology has not only improved project outcomes but has also changed the way Malmos approaches projects overall:

  • Tangible Results: Projects utilizing Half Double principles consistently scored higher on impact and efficiency metrics than reference projects.
  • Cultural Shift: Half Double has shifted the company’s mindset, embedding collaboration, ownership, and customer focus as core values.
  • Scalability: The tools and principles are now applied flexibly across projects, making Half Double an integral part of Malmos’ operational DNA.
     


Key Takeaways

  1. Start Strong: Focus heavily on early-stage preparation to set the foundation for successful execution.
  2. Leadership Everywhere: Engage all team members and stakeholders in a shared vision to drive ownership and motivation.
  3. Simple, Practical Tools: Adapt methodologies to suit the team’s working environment for greater adoption and impact.
     
Christina Sejr Pedersen - Director of Half Double Institute

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