TJ
Jan 16, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
4
Decisions
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Active Todos
5
Patterns
Categories
Decisions (4)
RESF Operational Security — Compartmentalize Until Board Action
Directed that Brian must not be told anything until after the RESF board notification. Emphasized extreme caution about leaks to Lewis. Approved Joseph being read into the initiative but warned about leak risk. Sequenced information flow: board action first, then notifications, then credential recovery.
Sensitive Decision
Clarified bonus evaluation framework - above and beyond for step-function impact
Clarified to Steve Wallace that bonuses are awarded for actions that are above and beyond standard role expectations and provide a step function for CIQ - not for standard job performance, which is covered by salary. Also confirmed TJ bonus (Greg approved Jan 23 via private DM) and committed to close the loop with Greg.
Depot Management Transfer to SRE
Decided to transfer Depot management (monitoring, maintenance) from Justin org to Steve SRE team. Committed to connecting Steve and Justin to define the work distribution.
Related Patterns (5)
Executive Sponsorship for Strategic Partnerships
Strategic cross-company initiatives and major client partnerships require executive-level accountability to move at the right pace and ensure proper prioritization.
Small Circle for Sensitive Operations
When executing sensitive strategic operations, keep the circle of informed people as small as possible to prevent leaks that could accelerate hostile action or undermine the initiative.
Proactive Talent Pipeline Investment
Invest in building leadership bench and talent relationships before there is an urgent need. Use proven relationships from past experience to create optionality.
Protect Engineering Capacity
When external demands threaten to overload engineering capacity, protect capacity by either requiring the demand to come with additional resources, or forcing hard prioritization choices upstream.
Accountability Follow-Through
When you issue a warning or mandate with stated consequences, you follow through. Warnings are not threats - they are commitments. The credibility of future accountability depends on following through now.