> Finally, any individual coming in and waging civil war on other departments within the organization is always bad, even if they're right in the long run. Yes

> Finally, any individual coming in and waging civil war on other departments within the organization is always bad, even if they're right in the long run. Yes, an individual going alone against entrenched powers will feel an unpleasant burning sensation. Still, at times an entire department is already looked at as a black sheep. A key hire can just provide “cover” for what most people in the organization already know. The new blood might not tread lightly. It can work, if the attack dog has cover and support. This has the added benefit of providing a ready to burn scapegoat if the “excision” / reorg doesn’t go well. P.S. Need more mixed metaphors?