Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Fortaleza, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Fortaleza, Brazil
2014
Full-Time MBA MAP
Perform a landscape assessment of consumer goods products to determine greatest growth potential.
Project coordinated in partnership with the C.K. Prahalad Initiative.
Faculty Advisors
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Kampala, Uganda
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Kampala, Uganda
2014
Full-Time MBA MAP
Assess and improve the operational efficiency of an annual household literacy and numeracy assessment.
Project coordinated in partnership with the William Davidson Institute.
Faculty Advisors
Mulanje
Mulanje
2024
Full-Time MBA MAP
Strategic Roadmapping
Identify the critical metrics for data collection, provide a framework for analysis of said information, and tie these insights into an operational fundraising plan that supports their 3-year strategy.
Faculty Advisors
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
The Othakarhaka Foundation (OTK) is a volunteer-based grassroots organization in Malawi, Africa, committed to eliminating barriers to girls’ education and empowering rural communities. OTK works in the Mulanje district and, long term, hopes to expand its operations (and impact) across Malawi.
The project’s goal is for the Ross team to collaborate with the two OTK founders to develop a detailed strategy and set of actionable next steps for expansion into a neighboring district, most likely Phalombe.
The project’s goal is for the Ross team to collaborate with the two OTK founders to develop a detailed strategy and set of actionable next steps for expansion into a neighboring district, most likely Phalombe.
Faculty Advisors
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2023
Executive MBA MAP
Strategic Roadmapping
Research changing needs of third-level education institutions and help develop a strategic plan to significantly expand our offer within this market through partnerships over the next 3 years.
Faculty Advisors
Tipperary
Tipperary
2024
Executive MBA MAP
Strategic Roadmapping
The town of Tipperary is seeking a Regeneration Strategic Plan to help the community find a new path forward. The area had vast manufacturing resources and wealth, it now needs a new approach that capitalizes on the existing knowledge and resources while building a new direction for the town. For example, it has one of top equine communities in the world, it just needs a strategic view that further aligns the existing resources and figures out what needs to be added for the community to have even greater impact.
Tipperary has prior economic plans that would be available to the team. The team will have access to sponsors who are seasoned executives from Enterprise Ireland, Irish Development Authority, Probal, and local and national government officials. ExecMAP has a successful history of similar projects that would be available to the team. Plus, the frameworks and models could be used by every town in the US for job creation and economic development.
Tipperary has prior economic plans that would be available to the team. The team will have access to sponsors who are seasoned executives from Enterprise Ireland, Irish Development Authority, Probal, and local and national government officials. ExecMAP has a successful history of similar projects that would be available to the team. Plus, the frameworks and models could be used by every town in the US for job creation and economic development.
Faculty Advisors