The following is OOC:
I would have to agree with the majority that the revived CoT is a great step forward; it shows what player initiative can accomplish.
Now, about how something similar could be accomplished on the OT side (excuse me if I'm getting ahead of myself): I'll be honest that I wasn't into RP when OTSEC was around. But, from what I've heard about it, something similar may work well. A security council would give the opportunity for almost anyone to join. They could ally their org with one of the major storyline departments, just as orgs in the CoT can ally themselves with one of the major storyline clans.
Obviously needs lots more thinking, but it's someplace to start.