The Start-Up Risk Diagnostic
A research-backed diagnostic for project risk assessment. Grounded in verified industry data.
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Answer 20 questions about your project. The tool uses a non-linear scoring engine calibrated against verified industry failure patterns to produce a quantified risk profile, matched archetype, and prioritized action plan.
Projects from the database that match your risk profile.
Action Plan
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Methodology & Sources
How The Start-Up Risk Diagnostic works and where the data comes from.
The Start-Up Risk Diagnostic uses a non-linear scoring engine with conditional multipliers. Each of the 20 questions maps to one of five risk dimensions (Schedule, Cost, Safety, Quality, Regulatory). Base scores are calculated per dimension, then modified by conditional multipliers that trigger when specific combinations of answers are detected. This prevents the "additive scoring bias" where a medium score on everything hides a critical single-dimension risk.
The risk benchmarks and failure patterns used by this tool are derived from publicly available industry data, project reports, academic research, and regulatory filings covering over 190 verified projects across LNG, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Refining, Offshore, Renewables, and Mining sectors.
This tool is a diagnostic aid, not a professional audit. It is calibrated against published industry data and verified failure patterns, but every project is unique. The tool cannot account for specific contractual terms, local market conditions, or organizational culture. Results should be used as a basis for discussion, not as a final verdict.
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