Jiang Jitong raised his head and looked at Yang Ping with honest eyes: "Professor, in these aspects, especially in dealing with non-technical complex challenges, conducting forward-thinking strategic analysis, and leveraging deep academic expertise for disruptive innovation, I feel I still have deficiencies. My thinking pattern may be more inclined towards optimization rather than reconstruction, more accustod to solving problems rather than defining them. If such an important project is entirely handed over to , I worry that my caution might turn into conservatism at certain critical monts, potentially missing so important opportunities or failing to promptly avoid potential risks."
Yang Ping’s gaze beca profound, and he listened very intently. Jiang Jitong’s self-analysis was calm, objective, and even sowhat harsh, but it precisely demonstrated that he was truly considering the project’s developnt rather than personal gains and losses.
Being factual and realistic is the most important trait for a researcher, which Jiang Jitong possesses now.
"So, your suggestion is?" Yang Ping asked slowly.
Jiang Jitong took a deep breath and uttered the na that had been lingering in his mind for a long ti: "Professor Yang, I wholeheartedly recomnd Dr. Chen Xiaoyan to be the primary person in charge of the subsequent phases of the X-2 project. I believe he is more suitable than ."
"Reasons?" Yang Ping inquired concisely.
"He is much stronger than in many aspects, such as academic foundation and innovative vision." Jiang Jitong was evidently prepared, "Chen Xiaoyan has profound expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, especially in the association of structure and function. This is not just about knowledge reserve, but a way of thinking. He can swiftly grasp the essential biological issues from complex appearances and dares to propose unconventional paths to solutions. For example, his previous achievents in Ruixing’s Breakthrough Laboratory are a testant to this. The subsequent project developnt requires this kind of penetrating insight."
"Cross-disciplinary understanding and communication skills." Jiang Jitong continued listing, "Chen Xiaoyan has the dual background of basic research and early translational research, he can comprehend the clinical needs thoroughly and can effectively communicate with engineering personnel. For future project advancent, frequent communication with clinical experts, engineers, production quality control personnel, and others is inevitable, and his knowledge structure is more suitable for serving as this pivotal role."
"ntal resilience and a sense of the bigger picture." Jiang Jitong’s voice lowered sowhat but beca more earnest, "Chen Xiaoyan’s experience has let him encounter the complex facets of the international academic community earlier than most of us. His ability to return and quickly imrse himself into work proves his endurance and his pure objectives. By having him lead in dealing with potential external project disturbances or pressures, he could be more composed and strategic. Moreover, he has experience working at MIT Whitehead Laboratory, and this international top laboratory experience is crucial for our technology’s future move to the international stage."
Jiang Jitong added finally, with utmost sincerity, "If Chen Xiaoyan were to lead the project work, I am willing to fully support him. I am familiar with all the details, processes, and team mber characteristics of the project, and I can handle execution-level connections, guarantees, and supplentation to ensure a smooth transition and efficient operation of the project. Partnering with him could form a better complentarity, with him looking ahead, grasping direction, and breaking through key bottlenecks, while I consolidate the foundation, manage the process and logistics. This might provide a more stable and vibrant structure for the project."
After finishing this lengthy speech, Jiang Jitong exhaled, but more with a sense of relief. He had presented his most genuine thoughts to Professor Yang without reservation.
The office sunk into silence. Yang Ping didn’t speak for a long ti. He stood up, walked to the window, his back to Jiang Jitong, gazing out. His thoughts raced.
Jiang Jitong’s recomndation greatly surprised him, yet upon careful consideration, it was expected. This young man was more clear-headed and selfless than he had imagined. His loyalty to the project was not manifested in clinging to power and responsibility, but in striving to find the most suitable leader for the project.
This quality is exceedingly precious.
And his analysis of Chen Xiaoyan was highly precise and insightful. Yang Ping himself had indeed noticed Chen Xiaoyan’s uniqueness. That young man did possess a rare blend of top intelligence, resilient temperant, and so kind of innovative potential. Elder Xiang’s strong recomndation indirectly verified Chen Xiaoyan’s extraordinariness. Placing him in a more important position for honing is certainly viable.
The partnership model proposed by Jiang Jitong is also quite wise. It’s capable of leveraging Chen Xiaoyan’s strategic and innovative abilities while utilizing Jiang Jitong’s solid execution and coordination skills, achieving complentation and minimizing the risks during transition and future operations to the maximum extent.
However, Yang Ping thought to himself, Jiang Jitong clearly underestimated his own understanding of himself—a point he himself hadn’t realized.
Minutes later, Yang Ping turned around, his gaze once again landing on Jiang Jitong’s face.
"Dr. Jiang," Yang Ping’s voice was steady and powerful, "I am very pleased that you can think and act in this way. This proves that I have not chosen the wrong person. Your sense of responsibility for the project transcends attachnt to personal position, and your analysis of Chen Xiaoyan is very insightful."
He returned behind his desk, but didn’t sit down, instead propping both hands on the desktop, slightly leaning forward, eyes burning.
Your suggestion, I agree in principle. Chen Xiaoyan is indeed a candidate worth considering. However," Yang Ping shifted the topic, "this matter cannot be decided solely by our judgnt. I need to speak with Chen Xiaoyan personally to understand his thoughts, willingness, and readiness, while also considering the project’s stability and acceptance. Are you ntally prepared for your role transition from designated leader to major assistant? Can you position yourself correctly during the transition period and in future tasks, fully cooperating?"
Jiang Jitong replied without hesitation: "Professor, I am completely ready. As long as it is in the best interest of the project, I will absolutely comply with arrangents and do my utmost to assist Dr. Chen Xiaoyan, ensuring the project progresses smoothly. My starting point has always been the project’s success."
Yang Ping nodded: "Okay! The project team eting scheduled for next week will be postponed. In the next couple of days, I will first communicate with Chen Xiaoyan. anwhile, don’t disclose what you’ve told today outside. The project team’s work shall proceed as usual, under your temporary coordination."
"Understood, Professor Yang." Jiang Jitong solemnly responded.
When leaving Yang Ping’s office, Jiang Jitong’s steps were lighter than when he arrived. Yet in his heart, he felt an unprecedented sense of firmness and empowernt. He felt that he had made the most correct and responsible assist for the project he had poured his heart into.
anwhile, inside the office, Yang Ping fell into contemplation, a smile erging on his face.
Jiang Jitong’s understanding of Chen Xiaoyan was very objective, but his self-understanding was clearly insufficient.
Since graduating as a doctor, he has been with Sanbo Research Institute, the abilities he acquired during the X-2 project are world-class, and he has virtually mastered top-level research thinking and thods. However, regrettably, he hasn’t had the opportunity to go abroad for exchanges; hence, he has never compared himself with peers from internationally top laboratories. He simply doesn’t know how remarkable he is now.
It seems necessary to have him engage in deep exchanges with so doctors having top overseas study backgrounds, allowing him to gain an objective and comprehensive understanding of his abilities.
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