Perhaps they were studying his methods lol.
But i might guess the whole organization was under at least subtle scrutiny. No one wants to keep losing.
Recall when McD talked about owning the history ? weird statement all by itself perhaps.
Maybe it meant understanding , via taking apart the history of the Front Office and why they were not getting it done. To use that as the learning tool.
Russ was the next constant besides and after Ralph.
House is cleansed now