This reference framework synthesizes the profound philosophy of the I Ching (Book of Changes) as taught by Professor Zeng Shiqiang, transforming ancient principles into actionable strategic codes for modern organizational governance, interpersonal communication, and leadership refinement.
I. Core Pillars of I Ching Thinking
1. The Three Realms & Xiang, Shu, Li
- The Path of Three Realms (San Cai): Heaven (Macro trends/timing), Earth (Environmental resources/constraints), and Man (Internal alignment & relationship harmony).
- Xiang, Shu, and Li:
- Xiang (Phenomena): Observing external trends and scanning weak environmental signals.
- Shu (Data): Analyzing quantitative data, timing, and precision.
- Li (Principles): Anchoring decisions on eternal, unchangeable truth and moral laws.
2. Yin-Yang Totality & Relativity
- The Relativity of Right & Wrong: "The alternating succession of Yin and Yang is called the Dao." Right and wrong are deeply intertwined and context-dependent.[cite: 2]
- Enlightened Leadership: Reject rigid, black-and-white thinking. Master the wisdom of seeing both sides of every contradiction.[cite: 2]
II. The Core Art of Eastern Management
1. Navigating Dilemmas via Unity (Two-in-One)
- The Professional Dilemma: Absolute compliance is labeled as lack of initiative, yet independence is viewed as insubordination; moving too fast breeds suspicion, moving too slow invites complaints.[cite: 2]
- Breakthrough Strategy: Western frameworks favor a "one-out-of-two" choice. Eastern wisdom pursues a "two-in-one" reconciliation, striking a dynamic balance.[cite: 2]
- Tactical Pauses: Do not rush to pick sides in a deadlock. Use phrases like "Let's see when the time comes" to buy time to observe changing dynamics.[cite: 2]
2. Being Adaptive (Yuan Tong) vs. Opportunistic (Yuan Hua)
- Yuan Hua (Opportunistic - Avoid): Self-serving calculations, lack of authenticity, and shallow flattery without core principles.[cite: 2]
- Yuan Tong (Adaptive - Champion): Dynamic responsiveness anchored firmly on a moral baseline. Speaking subtly is not deceitful; it preserves dignity and creates room for resolution.[cite: 2]
Strategic Premise: Rules and formal legal systems will always have loopholes. Ultimate corporate resilience and personal survival rely on keeping actions aligned with conscience and absolute rationality.
III. High-Level Architecture & Organizational Momentum
1. Layout (Bu Ju) and Momentum (Zao Shi)
- Momentum (Shi) Outweighs Authority: Formal authority is strictly finite, while environmental momentum is functionally infinite.[cite: 2]
- Governance by Wu-Wei: Masters do not force compliance through brute administrative power. Instead, they engineer the underlying layout so that when the momentum matures, objectives fulfill themselves naturally.[cite: 2]
2. The Grand Elder (Da Lao) & Active Leader (Lao Da)
- Yin-Yang Alignment: The core dual leadership of an organization (e.g., Chairman and CEO) must establish a complementary balance.[cite: 2]
- The Art of Division: The Chairman (Da Lao) operates externally with a diplomatic, accommodating posture (Yin). The CEO (Lao Da) manages internally with strict discipline and unyielding execution (Yang). Dual Yang crumbles; dual Yin dissipates.[cite: 2]
IV. Leadership Refinement: Shaping Character Through Actions
- The Karmic Purpose of Platforms: The ultimate purpose of a business enterprise is to utilize profitability as a tool to sustain a stable platform that feeds and protects families.[cite: 2]
- Self-Respect & Character Building: Effective governance moves away from demanding loyalty to the company and instead teaches "self-respect." Leaders must utilize structural discipline and daily challenges to enhance their team's skills while prioritizing the refinement of moral character.[cite: 2]
本講義綜合曾仕強教授對《易經》核心哲學的剖析，將古老智慧轉化為現代組織治理、人際溝通與職場修煉的實戰思維框架。
一、 易經思維的核心基石
1. 三才分工與象數理
- 三才之道： 天時（大勢所趨）、地利（環境資源）、人和（組織內部與人際協同）。
- 象、數、理：
- 象：觀察表象與環境的變化訊號。
- 數：分析數據、定量的精準度與時機。
- 理：回歸事物永恆不變的核心規律。
2. 陰陽一體兩面
- 對錯的相對性： 華人社會強調「一陰一陽之謂道」，「對」中藏「錯」，「錯」中引「對」。
- 高明管理： 切忌剛愎自用與非黑即白，應具備包容與洞察兩面性的智慧。
二、 中國式管理的核心智慧
1. 看破兩難，兼顧二合一
- 職場常態： 聽話被視為沒主見，不聽話被視為造反；做快被懷疑撈好處，做慢被投訴刁難。
- 破局思維： 西方人習慣非此即彼的「二選一」，東方智慧則講求平衡兼顧的「二合一」。
- 緩兵之計： 面對僵局不急於表態，多用「到時候再說」為自己爭取觀察大勢的時間。
2. 圓通而非圓滑
- 圓滑（不可取）： 投機取巧、缺乏真誠、毫無原則的迎合。
- 圓通（推崇）： 隨機應變但心中常存底線；說話含蓄不是為了欺騙，而是給彼此留台階，合理推進事務。
核心宗旨：法律與制度皆有漏洞，唯有將決策調配至「合情合理」，憑良心做事才能善終。
三、 高階佈局與組織造勢
1. 佈局與造勢
- 勢比權大： 權力是有限的，環境的「勢」是無限的。
- 無為而治： 高明的領導者不輕易動用權威逼迫，而是專注於佈局，當大勢成型（如泰卦），事情自能水到渠成。
2. 大老與老大的乾坤配
- 一剛一柔： 組織中的核心雙巨頭（如董事長與總經理）必須陰陽配合。
- 分工藝術： 董事長（大老）對外長袖善舞、多承諾（屬柔）；總經理（老大）對內抓紀律、嚴執行（屬剛）。雙剛必崩，雙柔必散。
四、 職場修煉：借事修人
- 平台的功德： 企業經營的終極本分是利用賺錢作為手段，維持一個穩定的平台，養活背後的無數家庭。
- 自愛與品德： 管理不應盲目要求員工「愛公司」，而是引導其「自愛」。主管有責任透過紀律與日常磨練，協助員工提升技能，更重要的是提升其品德修養。
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