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So a very non-uniform culture where you haven't seen the blatant sexism personally and the corporate policy of ignoring complaints against high performers (i.e.

So a very non-uniform culture where you haven't seen the blatant sexism personally and the corporate policy of ignoring complaints against high performers (i.e. the CTO who should have been fired a long time ago for being complicit in other scandals) but somehow you do believe Susan Fowler.. how exactly are you intent on holding management accountable? Should everyone involved be let go, including the CTO and CEO? Do you really believe stuff like this bypasses them?

dllthomas 10y ago
> the corporate policy of ignoring complaints against high performers I have seen someone let go for misbehavior in spite of an assertion (at the time) that they were a very high performer. This was not uniformly the policy, and it's not clear to me it was ever actual policy. Susan reports that she was told by other parties that this was the reason - but it is possible she was informed incorrectly. > the CTO who should have been fired a long time ago for being complicit in other scandals Could you clarify? I have no idea what you're referring to, and "Thuan Pham scandal" doesn't turn up anything that looks relevant for me in Google. I have tremendous respect for Thuan. With regards to this particular issue, it's clear he could have done better. At least, he missed a chance to fix this. We'll see what a more thorough examination reveals. > but somehow you do believe Susan Fowler I believe Susan Fowler honestly reported her experiences. I believe Susan Fowler because disbelieving her misses a chance to fix things. And I believe Susan Fowler because I don't see her having anything to gain - and plenty to lose - in offering us that chance. I appreciate her bravery. > how exactly are you intent on holding management accountable? I am intent on paying attention to the process, looking for honesty and integrity and meaningful change in response, and being vocal where it is lacking. Employees are asking - and Travis is answering - tough questions at the weekly staff meeting. If you have constructive suggestions, I welcome them. > Should everyone involved be let go, including the CTO and CEO? Do you really believe stuff like this bypasses them? Some kinds of involvement clearly deserve termination, but at this point we're still learning about what went on. There are possible answers that would have them out or me quitting in protest - and there are possible answers that wouldn't.

dllthomas 10y ago

> the corporate policy of ignoring complaints against high performers I have seen someone let go for misbehavior in spite of an assertion (at the time) that they were a very high performer. This was not uniformly the policy, and it's not clear to me it was ever actual policy. Susan reports that she was told by other parties that this was the reason - but it is possible she was informed incorrectly. > the CTO who should have been fired a long time ago for being complicit in other scandals Could you clarify? I have no idea what you're referring to, and "Thuan Pham scandal" doesn't turn up anything that looks relevant for me in Google. I have tremendous respect for Thuan. With regards to this particular issue, it's clear he could have done better. At least, he missed a chance to fix this. We'll see what a more thorough examination reveals. > but somehow you do believe Susan Fowler I believe Susan Fowler honestly reported her experiences. I believe Susan Fowler because disbelieving her misses a chance to fix things. And I believe Susan Fowler because I don't see her having anything to gain - and plenty to lose - in offering us that chance. I appreciate her bravery. > how exactly are you intent on holding management accountable? I am intent on paying attention to the process, looking for honesty and integrity and meaningful change in response, and being vocal where it is lacking. Employees are asking - and Travis is answering - tough questions at the weekly staff meeting. If you have constructive suggestions, I welcome them. > Should everyone involved be let go, including the CTO and CEO? Do you really believe stuff like this bypasses them? Some kinds of involvement clearly deserve termination, but at this point we're still learning about what went on. There are possible answers that would have them out or me quitting in protest - and there are possible answers that wouldn't.