Update Meeting - June 9 by https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch Please post any questions that arise during the meeting en-us 2016-06-09 11:46:37 UTC 2017-05-17 04:47:09 UTC hello@padlet.com jojoedney https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114200472 2016-06-09 11:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114200472 Who is part of the small team at RTI? https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230090 2016-06-09 15:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230090 Will we be copied on the email that is sent out https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230163 2016-06-09 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230163 https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230394 Knowing that Bridgewood coaches are already being re-contracted in most early colleges, how will RTI either work WITH bridgewood or compete against them?

]]> 2016-06-09 15:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230394 When considering hiring for the work in August, will priority be given to former NCNS employees? https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230661 2016-06-09 15:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230661 Q&A Notes jojoedney https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230946 Questions:
  • To what degree are we continuing with old model? what might new model look like? 
    • Will be a blend, more focused on what clients need and based on what has been most effective
  • Would work extend beyond NC?
    • Focused in NC first, but also looking to some of the other expansion states that we were working with, at least in the first year. Will eventually be pursuing a broader approach
    • Will aim to start small
  • Is RTI providing start up funding?
    • Yes, at this point contracting as with a small team as part time contractors; providing space as well and back end administrative functions
    • Expect a blend of some full time employees, some part time 
  • Contractor means what?
    • contracted employees, would be employed through a staffing agency
    • Could also contract with individuals with own LLCs, etc.
  • Service model have three buckets, PL, Coaching, Consulting? How are they connected and how determined?
    • Felt like the three buckets that old work was closest connected to and that aligned with RTI's strategy
    • Still many unknowns about the work and how the specifics of the service model get fleshed out
    • Not going to tell someone "yes" until we know we have a strong talent bench
    • Feel like the consulting bucket will become a larger element of work
    • Much of this could be in semantics
  • Has RTI expressed whether more interested in former talent or new personnel?
    • RTI wants our former staff
    • RTI does not have a current unit that does this sort of work
    • Need to have a good fit based on the work that is acquired
  • Who is part of the small team at RTI
    • All 30 hours or less (part time and temporary contractors)
    • Angela, Laurie, Jodi, Joe, Edna, Kayla
  • Email being sent will also go to former staff
  • Relationship with Bridgewood
    • Positive about the work, but will be a contracted vendor, so would indeed be seeking many of the same kinds of work
  • DPI relationship?
    • Aim to partner with DPI at some level - DPI more focused on technical elements, we aim to do more of the service delivery
    • Many other partners would be engaged, university system, community colleges, etc
  • Priority given to NCNS employees?
    • Yes, based on expertise - able to start fast and start small
    • Based on fit and the work we are able to get secured
  • Can you talk about USDOE's reluctance?
    • They are probably feeling a little wary after awarding 20M grant to a now bankrupt organization
    • Could be a year, we just don't know yet. Laurie and Angela pushing forward to try to get answers as soon as possible
  • New organization, but as we get lumped in with other competitors, what is the driving purpose? Mission and vision was compelling as NCNS, how might that translate?
    • RTI mission to "improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice"
    • RTI does a lof of work in different practice areas
    • RTI been focused in education in third world countries in the past
    • Education is means to improving the human condition
    • Do a lot of education research; interested in being able to better turn that into practitioner work
    • Large organization, but feel mission and stewardship is a match
  • Is there an assumption that would not have a decision made until mid August?
    • No, staffing will completely depend on when we are able to sign agreements; aim to hire once get agreements in place
    • Could be sooner, but service delivery would not start until August
  • What is the staffing process? Would it all happen before end of July?
    • Will aim to move on things sooner if we can
    • Dont envision interview process for former NCNS employees
  • When would those who are going to be hired know?
    • Difficult to know - ambiguity right now and would hate to give firm dates until we are able to see what the staffing model looks like once contracts come in
  • What do we call this?
    • RTI international
    • rti.org
    • Be a division/dept. within the Education/Workforce Development unit
  • How do we get hired? do we need to all have LLCs?
    • No - do not need to have LLC
    • They use a contract staffing organization
    • Let team know if you are interested in the work - this is startup, will be ambiguous, 
    • There is no office right now, all remote
  • To express interest, can we just respond to the letter?
    • Yes, that's fine to just reply to angela
    • email will be on the letter
  • Mentioned that working remote currently and that when thinking about candidates to hire that mix of skills/fit; if people brought on board, would have option to work remotely or can live anywhere?
    • For now, would have to be remote employees, work from home, or whereever
    • Would be remote employment
    • At some point will likely have home unit, but RTI is oriented around a remote workforce
    • Expected to go to where the work is
    • Aiming to reduce travel and trying to better use technology; price has to bear what we can offer




 
]]> 2016-06-09 15:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114230946 DPI is moving forward--what would be our relationship to the work they are doing? https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114231356 2016-06-09 15:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114231356 https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114232346 What do we call this new project]]> 2016-06-09 15:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114232346 So how do we get hired?  Do we need to all have LLCs? https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114232880 2016-06-09 15:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jojoedney/10829s6a66ch/wish/114232880