80 likes | 202 Views
Enhancing the Value of State TRB Partnership Visits. Skip Paul 28 July 2010. Objectives. Identify problems/issues of importance to state officials Provide assistance/info to help with these problems Identify innovations or best practices being used by host state
E N D
Enhancing the Value of State TRB Partnership Visits Skip Paul 28 July 2010
Objectives • Identify problems/issues of importance to state officials • Provide assistance/info to help with these problems • Identify innovations or best practices being used by host state • Educate CEO/Executive staff on benefits of participation with TRB • Tech Div: AM, Committees • NCHRP/other coop programs
Plan, Plan, Plan • Determine potential dates, length of visit and areas of interest • Initiate scheduling with players, get on their calendars early – CEO; Division/Office Chiefs; specialists; RESEARCHERS • Group sessions – Exec Com; General session (Intro to TRB) • University reps; Academic or other partners depending on areas of interest
In Advance • Deliver schedule in advance for confirmation – What’s missing? • Send announcements for Intro to TRB session – why they should attend • Send announcements to officials, other players and Ex Com explaining expectations of visit
Execute, Execute, Execute • Pick up TRB staff and escort throughout schedule – that means me and my top staff. • Introduce objectives reiterating expectations at beginning of each interview presentation • Take notes – side benefits that you may get to know more about your own department than you thought possible; uncover deep held secrets and problem areas. • Meals one on one, with group, with staff – good time for reflection; leave time
A Priori • Follow-up with officials – thank you at the least; info as appropriate • Forward additional info from TRB staff • If around NCHRP problem statement submission time, advertise solicitation – it’s on their minds; reminder that you will be looking for panel volunteers.
TRB State DOT Partnership Visits: Guidelines • Enhanced to incorporate suggestions for 2009 Orlando meeting • Shopping list for potential meetings & activities • Checklist for planning the visit • Assuring that the visit yields mutual benefits • Option for short written summary July 28, 2010
Including Staff from Other TRB Divisions in Visits • Pilots during 2010 • Massachusetts (general w/CRP) • California (safety w/NCHRP) • Illinois (highway renewal w/SHRP2) • Evaluate for 2011 July 28, 2010