1 What is Proximity’s ‘design approach’ and how does it function in practice? How has it translated into social impact?

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1 What is Proximity’s ‘design approach’ and how does it function in practice? How has it translated into social impact?

 

2 Both Cyclone Nargis and the political/economic reforms of 2011 were huge disruptions for Proximity Designs. How did each of these events push the organization to develop new assets and competencies?

 

3 As Jim and Debbie Taylor, what would you do about Proximity’s irrigation business? Consider its relevance to Proximity’s mission, the changing external context, the organization’s resources, and the products’ business model (product/market fit, customer value proposition, revenue and profit model, sales, marketing & distribution strategy and the unit economics).

 

4 As Jim and Debbie Taylor, what would you do about Proximity’s lending business? Consider its relevance to Proximity’s mission, the changing external context, the organization’s resources, and the products’ business model (product/market fit, customer value proposition, revenue and profit model, sales, marketing & distribution strategy and the unit economics).

 

5 What are the biggest risks to the organization and what should you do about them?

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