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I know little about how Twitter works, but it's interesting that a new leader would make such sweeping changes just a few days into the job. Usually, you would

by tyingq 5y ago

I know little about how Twitter works, but it's interesting that a new leader would make such sweeping changes just a few days into the job. Usually, you would want at least a little time viewing and understanding the org from your new job/perspective before changing anything major. It sort of implies a CEO decision coming from solely a CTO perspective.

nicce 5y ago
In the reality we have no idea how long this has been planned already. Another name just takes responsibility from that.
- pier25 5y ago
  Exactly. I'm sure this has been discussed for months in the board. Maybe even was the reason he was appointed CEO.
  - saagarjha 5y ago
    Or perhaps an opportune time to make a change like this.
    - nicce 5y ago
      CEO does not have that much power unless he owns major part from the company. Board controls the company.
dangoor 5y ago
I'm assuming that, as CTO, Parag had been in the room for all major company decisions for quite a while. I'm also guessing that the C-level conversations about this reorg had been happening for a while already, while Jack was there.
yakshaving_jgt 5y ago
IIRC from Dorsey's departure announcement, his successor has actually been at the company for a long time.
spaetzleesser 5y ago
The guy was CTO and they had a part-time CEO so I would guess he was running the business already to some degree.
returnInfinity 5y ago
These decisions are made weeks in advance or even months in advance.
DantesKite 5y ago
Scott Adams talks about how it’s a common tactic amongst CEO’s. The new Twitter CEO has also worked at the company for over a decade so it’s probably been planned for a while.
- nojito 5y ago
  >Scott Adams talks about how it’s a common tactic amongst CEO’s. The comic writer?
  - nr2x 5y ago
    Yes, this guy: """ 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams said he felt 'abused' by Trump for failing to condemn white supremacists at the first presidential debate, but says he'll vote for him anyway """ https://www.businessinsider.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-rips-trump-will-vote-for-him-2020-10 https://www.businessinsider.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-...
CrimpCity 5y ago
New CEOs generally have a lot of political capital upfront and many are chosen because they have a specific vision and strategy the company should take. So it actually makes the most sense to be bold first since there will be big new changes anyway. He’s also “learning the ropes” so much can be forgiven from his first couple of months. Finally his boldness will let him know the boundaries of his position & how much he can get away with. TLDR gotta flex to see your own power level.

by tyingq 5y ago

nicce 5y ago

In the reality we have no idea how long this has been planned already. Another name just takes responsibility from that.

pier25 5y ago
Exactly. I'm sure this has been discussed for months in the board. Maybe even was the reason he was appointed CEO.
- saagarjha 5y ago
  Or perhaps an opportune time to make a change like this.
  - nicce 5y ago
    CEO does not have that much power unless he owns major part from the company. Board controls the company.

dangoor 5y ago

I'm assuming that, as CTO, Parag had been in the room for all major company decisions for quite a while. I'm also guessing that the C-level conversations about this reorg had been happening for a while already, while Jack was there.

yakshaving_jgt 5y ago

IIRC from Dorsey's departure announcement, his successor has actually been at the company for a long time.

spaetzleesser 5y ago

The guy was CTO and they had a part-time CEO so I would guess he was running the business already to some degree.

returnInfinity 5y ago

These decisions are made weeks in advance or even months in advance.

DantesKite 5y ago

Scott Adams talks about how it’s a common tactic amongst CEO’s. The new Twitter CEO has also worked at the company for over a decade so it’s probably been planned for a while.

nojito 5y ago
>Scott Adams talks about how it’s a common tactic amongst CEO’s. The comic writer?
- nr2x 5y ago
  Yes, this guy: """ 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams said he felt 'abused' by Trump for failing to condemn white supremacists at the first presidential debate, but says he'll vote for him anyway """ https://www.businessinsider.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-rips-trump-will-vote-for-him-2020-10 https://www.businessinsider.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-...

CrimpCity 5y ago

New CEOs generally have a lot of political capital upfront and many are chosen because they have a specific vision and strategy the company should take. So it actually makes the most sense to be bold first since there will be big new changes anyway. He’s also “learning the ropes” so much can be forgiven from his first couple of months. Finally his boldness will let him know the boundaries of his position & how much he can get away with. TLDR gotta flex to see your own power level.