[aligundogdu]

Like anyone new to a leadership role, it seems the director is conducting a kind of audit to both assess the current situation and establish their own footing — even though this is fundamentally a human/relationship-based process.

From what you've described, there are a couple of likely possibilities:

First, the director may still be gathering information to form an informed opinion about the team's capabilities.

Alternatively, they might have already formed an initial impression and are now seeking confirmation through these interviews and interactions.

In either case, I don't think there's anything here that should make you feel discouraged or take it personally. I completely understand that it can weigh on your mind — it's a common and often uncomfortable experience in the workplace. But it's not unusual, and it doesn't necessarily reflect poorly on you or your team's work.