They would declare victory for everything begin by their predecessors and blame and problems, real or perceived, on their predecessors.
As every political party does.
As every new CO does.
The Story of the Three Envelopes
As the old manager was leaving, he handed three sealed envelopes to the newly appointed manager, numbered 1, 2, and 3, and said:
"Whenever you face a major crisis in this office, open envelope number 1. When you face the second major crisis, open envelope number 2. And if a third major crisis arises, open envelope number 3."
The new manager happily agreed and kept the envelopes safely.
After a long time, the Head Office sent a stern warning letter regarding the lack of business growth. The manager had no idea how to respond to the management. Suddenly, he remembered the envelopes and opened Envelope No. 1. Inside, the note read:
"Blame everything on the old manager. Say that he left things in such a mess that you are busy fixing his mistakes from scratch."
The manager did exactly that, and the problem was solved.
A few months later, another letter arrived stating that targets were not being met and asking why disciplinary action should not be taken.
Panicked, the manager opened Envelope No. 2. It said:
"Blame the staff. Say they are lazy and unproductive. Tell the Head Office you are firing some, transferring others, and implementing strict structural changes to improve the office."
The manager followed the advice, and the crisis passed.
Some time later, the Head Office expressed extreme concern again over the lack of business, noting that even the Chairman was furious.
The manager remembered the third envelope. He opened Envelope No. 3, and it read:
"Now, prepare three envelopes