Core Values
Core Values
Govern water management for the people’s wellbeing and deliver value to society; foster innovative thinking, uphold integrity and earn trust, surpass ourselves, and pursue excellence.
I. Innovative Thinking
Thinking is the “system” that carries knowledge; only by continuously updating your thinking patterns can you truly leverage knowledge to upgrade your capabilities.
1. Radiative Thinking
Radiative thinking, commonly known as divergent thinking, involves branching out from the characteristics, context, or related clues of a given subject to broaden one’s understanding and expand one’s perspective. This way of thinking not only helps you quickly grasp unfamiliar concepts and swiftly reach a solid 80-point foundation in a new field, but also enables you to handle challenges with composure and ease—allowing you to both advance boldly when opportunities arise and retreat strategically when necessary.
2. Think from Multiple Perspectives
Multi-perspective thinking involves examining issues from multiple angles to achieve overall optimization, transcending the constraints of isolated points, linear relationships, and static surfaces. It encourages holistic, three-dimensional reasoning, allowing one to approach problems either through a single mode of thought or by integrating diverse perspectives.
3. Substitution Thinking
The mindset of substitution involves breaking down a problem into its constituent elements and rearranging or transforming those elements to open up new avenues of thought. Simply put, in mathematics we have all learned to use the method of substitution to solve quadratic equations in one variable: by decomposing a complex expression into simpler parts and systematically replacing variables, we can ultimately arrive at a solution.
Thinking in terms of substitution is, in essence, empathy and perspective-taking—it helps you identify the fundamental purpose of your work, prioritize tasks based on their importance, and ultimately boost your productivity.
4. Shift in Thinking
Shift-thinking involves seeking alternative approaches to problem-solving when conventional logic fails. Reverse thinking, which we often discuss, is a form of shift-thinking that entails stepping outside established logical frameworks and considering issues from the opposite perspective. Shift-thinking is inherently disruptive; it requires transcending existing knowledge systems and drawing on insights from multiple disciplines and fields to address complex problems.
5. Origin Thinking
“Thinking from the starting point,” as the name suggests, means returning to the origin in one’s reasoning. I personally understand it in two ways: first, seeking answers by tracing the trajectory of development and applying universal logic; second, establishing a foundational starting point for a given matter and continuously comparing, reflecting upon, and correcting deviations as it evolves and is built.
6. Opposing Thinking
Contrarian thinking involves considering the opposite of a given situation, exploring alternative possibilities, or raising questions and doubts, thereby approaching problems in a critical manner. In everyday work, it is crucial to have one’s own convictions and stance, as this forms the foundation of a distinctive personal style. To cultivate such a mindset, we must develop a habit of contrarian and critical thinking: we should not uncritically accept others’ views and interpretations, but instead independently analyze and internalize them, articulate our own well-reasoned perspectives, and clearly explain the rationale and insights behind them.
7. Collaborative Thinking
Associative thinking goes beyond the mere presentation of a single entity; it involves making connections and drawing inferences that move from phenomenon to essence, from surface to core, and from positive to negative.
Associative thinking is the most frequently used technique when we create mind maps, as it involves making connections, conducting analysis, and extending ideas to deepen our understanding and guide our next steps.
II. Defending the City and Gaining Trust
A single person guards the city—yet in truth, what is being guarded is the heart: a heart filled with confidence and trust. Integrity is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation and a fundamental moral standard highly esteemed by Confucianism. As a concise term for honesty and trustworthiness, integrity refers to an earnest, sincere, and truthful attitude in one’s conduct and dealings—upholding one’s word and honoring promises. Sincerity is the inner disposition that underpins integrity, while integrity is the outward manifestation of sincerity. Today, this principle has far-reaching implications for our efforts to build a socialist harmonious society, accelerate socialist modernization, deepen education in integrity and moral values, and strengthen personal moral cultivation. The concepts of “xin” (trust) and “cheng” (sincerity) first appear in the Book of Documents, where “xin” is understood primarily as the ability to keep one’s word and honor commitments—“to be trustworthy is to act in accordance with righteousness; one’s words can be relied upon.” When “xin” is combined with “cheng” and with goodness, it is believed that through “cultivating one’s sincerity” one can attain “supreme sincerity,” ultimately winning the trust of others and pleasing one’s family. Thus, trust itself embodies moral goodness: “a good person is one who is trustworthy.”
III. Surpassing Ourselves
The greatest enemy in life is oneself. Therefore, the only true path to self-fulfillment and destiny lies in one’s own transcendence; all other pursuits are but detours, unworthy of the highest esteem. To transcend is to know oneself, to dare to challenge oneself, to conquer oneself, to go beyond oneself—and, by surpassing others, to stride toward success. It is a dynamic process, a verb in action. Each of us is capable of transcending ourselves. And when we keep on transcending, day after day, a bright tomorrow filled with hope and a dazzling rainbow will await us, embracing and nurturing us.
IV. Pursuing Excellence
Pursuing excellence has two dimensions: first, striving for outstanding performance; second, striving for exceptional social value. It means moving forward with the times, constantly pressing ahead, and never standing still. It is a new idiom that embodies a scientific, dynamic, and ever-changing worldview—one that views the world through the lens of development and respects the inherent laws of change—so that together we can create a beautiful and glorious future.
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