[tyingq]

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.

[dangoor]

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.

[returnInfinity]

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

[nicce]

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

[pier25]

Exactly. I'm sure this has been discussed for months in the board. Maybe even was the reason he was appointed CEO.

[saagarjha]

Or perhaps an opportune time to make a change like this.

[nicce]

CEO does not have that much power unless he owns major part from the company. Board controls the company.

[yakshaving_jgt]

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

[DantesKite]

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]

>Scott Adams talks about how it’s a common tactic amongst CEO’s.

The comic writer?

[nr2x]

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-...

[spaetzleesser]

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

[CrimpCity]

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.