The Story

In 2018, Magnus Bjelkerud, the creator of the De-Risk Matrix, couldn't find a suitable framework for strategic goal and risk management, prompting him to develop the De-Risk Matrix. The first pilot project for the method was with Sporveien, where it was used for goal and risk management on a billion-dollar metro signaling system project.

In 2019, Bjelkerud collaborated with Eggs Design to refine the matrix and its implementation process. Business designer Jørgen Solstad joined the team and contributed to its development over the following years.

In 2020, Bjelkerud enlisted leadership, values and culture specialist Kjersti Johanne Steinskog to enhance these aspects of the methodology. Culture is seen as one of the biggest barriers against goal achievement. These aspects have given valuable insights in the practical use of the De-Risk Matrix

In the following years, more customers adopted the De-Risk Matrix as their tool for strategic goal and risk management, providing valuable insights for further development of the methodology.

By 2024, the web-site for the methodology was established to advance the methodology and related services with the goal of reaching a broader audience to help developing the methodology.