RP needs to broaden purpose...need to inspire collaboration bigger than recruiting and networking in the past

LT Brent Williams — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:57:52 -0400

I would like to see RP add capabilities where post-service professionals can collaborate on doing business together. Currently there is a heavy focus on recruiting and networking to find old shipmates. Not that these are bad capabilities, but I want a trusted community where I can seek professional partnerships, vendors I can trust because they share a common prior military bond, even get opinions on products and features.

For example - Industry-based collaboration, topics, and "Seeking"-"Have" match up:
- Government Contracting
- Software Development
- Telecommunications
- Aviation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Energy
- Securities
- Real Estate
- Banking
- Semi-Conductors
- Media
- Art and Music
(lots of additional domains and sub-domains can come along)

I wouldn't mind marketing from prior service members if there was a way to evaluate the services and share successes. Our unique qualifications as former service members and military professionals should make it easier to find business partners who "get" your business, professional, or personal needs.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 11 at 2014 11:05 PM

SPC David S. — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 23:05:11 -0400

Sir in talking with RP admin there are new features coming that will allow groups to be formed and users can follow that groups topics. Much more is coming.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Oct 12 at 2014 3:30 AM

CPT Richard Riley — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:30:20 -0400

LT Brent Williams I think we have to accept that RallyPoint is still in it's infancy stage. Over time and growing pains I'm confident RP will evolve in many different facets that will benefit the members in a variety of ways. Some of your ideas may be able to see fruition with more leg work and research.
Suggestions to improve the site are always looked at and examined for potential. If you have ideas and a way to move forward on this, Email the administration with the outline. I can honestly say they have always been receptive.