Kik2U - Probability Matrix

The KiK2U matrix is a type of project management tool that can be used to develop a feasibility matrix, risk assessment matrix, or sustainability matrix using implicit criteria to evaluate or judge if an actor, factor, or outcome will affect the overall performance, expected outcome, or success of any given task such as a project, event, or output. KiK2U can also be applied in the area of consequence analysis, where predefined values are assigned to a consequence to examine its overall contribution to a given outcome. This is version one of the matrix. It is based on value-sensitive design principles. Each event is given a value of 1, whether it is a positive or negative input. All “known inputs” additively form the numerator. Meanwhile, inputs that are “knowns unknowns” and "unknown unknowns” are assigned as the denominator.

Kik2U is pronounced as Kicktu.

The sample shown below shows how finance can affect the dynamics of the development of an office space. We do understand that financing comes from loan agreements quite a lot of times. But how does a loan affect the success of this development project on its merit? To what extent can the ‘events" around a loan cause this project to succeed or probably not?

The matrix is simple. However, the notion and philosophy of a value-centric design go on to assist us in seeing where events not in our control can ultimately affect the success of a project, risk, plan, or event.