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==== Get Involved with OTNA ====
==== Introduction ====
We invite you to join our collaborative efforts in transforming freight transportation and industry infrastructure. Your expertise, insights, and participation are essential to building comprehensive solutions for North America's rail and industry challenges.
Our first [[Industry Action Plan]] (IAP), VitalRail, supports stakeholders in making important improvements to specific industries in the name of economic and environmental long-term stability. Through conversations and iterative IntelliConference Series, our Participating Stakeholders, staff organizers and facilitators drill into detailed dialogues to address the challenges, opportunities and breakthroughs.  


==== Our Focus Areas ====
One more important detail: if all we did was produce great white papers on these changes, that would not be enough. We maintain this site for stakeholders and staff to stay up-to-date via summaries and digests linked to deeper analysis.
'''[[VitalRail]] State Freight Rail Plans'''


Developing comprehensive freight rail strategies tailored to each state's unique needs and opportunities.
==== Participation Roles ====


'''Industry-Specific Planning'''
====== Registered Visitors ======
As a registered visitor, you are able to visit all public pages, make comments and ask questions using the [[Discussion Tab]] on each page. To become a Registered Visitor [[Special:Contact|contact us]]. with the subject line: '''Registered Visitor'''.


Creating plans for critical sectors such as [[essential minerals]] extraction and [[forestry industry]] optimization.
====== Registered Stakeholders ======
A Registered Stakeholder is a person who chooses to observe the evolution of our [[IntelliConferences and IntelliSynthesis|IntelliConference and IntelliSynthesis]] process.  As a registered stakeholder, you will have your own stakeholder page to introduce yourself, your background and interests in a specific Industry Action Plan. You can also comment and ask questions specific to the subject page you are on. To become a Registered Stakeholder, send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Registered Stakeholder'''. We will notify you with a temporary login ID and password.


'''IntelliConferences'''
As a Registered Stakeholder we ask you to:


Hosting fact-finding specialized conferences that bring together experts to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.
* Read the [[Founder's Statement]] and [[OTNA/CAPSI Ethics]] pages.
* Ask us any questions or make comments via email.
* Be concise as possible in your communication. Feel free to attach any material you think relevant to the work.
* Please register your agreement with our ethics by commenting in your request to be a Registered Stakeholder.


==== Ways to Participate ====
====== Participating Stakeholders ======
If you regard yourself as a subject matter expert (SME), a champion, an early adopter or scout in any of our goals and dialogues, we invite you to become a Participating Stakeholder of one of our Industry Action Plans, for example, VitalRail.


===== Visitors =====
* '''SME''': As a Subject Matter Expert, you have the ability to provide verifiable information and considered views on specific subjects related to one or more of our IAPs.
'''No commitment required'''
* '''Champion''': As a Champion, you may be an SME but in this case you are a specific advocate for a subject.
* '''Scout''':  As a Scout, you meet with professional stakeholders and research information to uncover POVs that may be relevant and valuable to other stakeholders.


* Access all public content
If you fulfill any of these descriptions, we ask you to register as a Participating Stakeholder and identify yourself as a SME, Champion or Scout. You will be contacted by a member of our organizing team. To become a Participating Stakeholder send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Participating Stakeholder'''.
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Explore our resources and research


==== Registered Stakeholders ====
====== Sponsor Prospects ======
'''Light engagement with discussion privileges'''
Sponsorship of our work offers many direct benefits to the near and long term goals and mission of your organization. We invite any organization within the sectors of business, government, labor, associations, advocacy, industry media and academia to contact us about sponsorship of one of our Industry Action Plans or a specific IntelliConference Series.  To investigate sponsorship, send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Sponsorship'''. You will be contacted by an organizer.


* Everything visitors can do, plus:
==== FAQs ====
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
Since we are just starting out we don't have any FAQs for this page. When you register let us know if you have any questions that would be good for FAQs related to this page.
* Participate in community conversations
 
'''How to join:'''  Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Registered Stakeholder" and introduce yourself, including your background and interests. We'll provide login credentials and a site orientation.
 
===== Participating Stakeholders =====
'''Active involvement in shaping the work'''
 
* All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
* Direct input on Initiative development
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Networking with fellow participants, experts and leaders
 
'''Ideal candidates:'''
 
* '''Leaders:''' Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics
 
'''How to join:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Participating Stakeholder (Your Topic of Interest)" and describe your background and specific interests in OTNA initiatives.
 
===== Sponsors =====
'''Partnership opportunities for organizations'''
 
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities
* Direct input on research priorities
* Access to exclusive insights and early findings
 
'''How to explore:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Sponsorship" to discuss customized partnership opportunities.
 
===== Contributing Supporters =====
'''Financial support for our mission'''
 
* Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
* Recognition as a valued supporter
 
'''How to contribute:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line "Contributing Supporter" or click here:
 
 
==== Our Commitment to Ethics ====
OTNA maintains the highest ethical standards to ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:
 
# Review our [[Founder's Statement]] and [[OTNA Ethics Statement]]
# Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
# You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment
 
Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.
 
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Do you have questions about participation, our work, or getting started? When you register, please share any questions that might benefit other potential participants. We continuously update our FAQ section based on community input.

Revision as of 17:52, 7 May 2025

Introduction

Our first Industry Action Plan (IAP), VitalRail, supports stakeholders in making important improvements to specific industries in the name of economic and environmental long-term stability. Through conversations and iterative IntelliConference Series, our Participating Stakeholders, staff organizers and facilitators drill into detailed dialogues to address the challenges, opportunities and breakthroughs.

One more important detail: if all we did was produce great white papers on these changes, that would not be enough. We maintain this site for stakeholders and staff to stay up-to-date via summaries and digests linked to deeper analysis.

Participation Roles

Registered Visitors

As a registered visitor, you are able to visit all public pages, make comments and ask questions using the Discussion Tab on each page. To become a Registered Visitor contact us. with the subject line: Registered Visitor.

Registered Stakeholders

A Registered Stakeholder is a person who chooses to observe the evolution of our IntelliConference and IntelliSynthesis process. As a registered stakeholder, you will have your own stakeholder page to introduce yourself, your background and interests in a specific Industry Action Plan. You can also comment and ask questions specific to the subject page you are on. To become a Registered Stakeholder, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Registered Stakeholder. We will notify you with a temporary login ID and password.

As a Registered Stakeholder we ask you to:

  • Read the Founder's Statement and OTNA/CAPSI Ethics pages.
  • Ask us any questions or make comments via email.
  • Be concise as possible in your communication. Feel free to attach any material you think relevant to the work.
  • Please register your agreement with our ethics by commenting in your request to be a Registered Stakeholder.
Participating Stakeholders

If you regard yourself as a subject matter expert (SME), a champion, an early adopter or scout in any of our goals and dialogues, we invite you to become a Participating Stakeholder of one of our Industry Action Plans, for example, VitalRail.

  • SME: As a Subject Matter Expert, you have the ability to provide verifiable information and considered views on specific subjects related to one or more of our IAPs.
  • Champion: As a Champion, you may be an SME but in this case you are a specific advocate for a subject.
  • Scout: As a Scout, you meet with professional stakeholders and research information to uncover POVs that may be relevant and valuable to other stakeholders.

If you fulfill any of these descriptions, we ask you to register as a Participating Stakeholder and identify yourself as a SME, Champion or Scout. You will be contacted by a member of our organizing team. To become a Participating Stakeholder send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Participating Stakeholder.

Sponsorship of our work offers many direct benefits to the near and long term goals and mission of your organization. We invite any organization within the sectors of business, government, labor, associations, advocacy, industry media and academia to contact us about sponsorship of one of our Industry Action Plans or a specific IntelliConference Series. To investigate sponsorship, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Sponsorship. You will be contacted by an organizer.

FAQs

Since we are just starting out we don't have any FAQs for this page. When you register let us know if you have any questions that would be good for FAQs related to this page.

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