How can individuals avoid formalism?

To rectify formalism, we must start from the root of the period: the most fundamental thing to oppose formalism is to correct the ideological line. Our party's ideological line is seeking truth from facts, and formalism runs counter to seeking truth from facts. It is necessary to unify the ideological line of seeking truth from facts with the working line of keeping close contact with the masses, inject and implement the spiritual core and external requirements of seeking truth from facts into the whole process of mass line education practice, and not turn educational practice into another formalism. We must tell the truth, work hard, do practical things and seek practical results, and truly implement the central line, principles and policies to the letter; Put the interests of the party and the people first, as the starting point and the end result of all work, truly think about what the masses think, worry about what the masses are anxious about, and solve their difficulties. In this way, formalism loses its foundation of existence.

The key to opposing formalism lies in leadership. It takes a person who tied the bell to untie the bell. The initiators of formalism are some leading cadres. Therefore, the key to eradicate formalism lies in leadership. To oppose formalism, we should start with leading organs and leading cadres, and superiors should set an example for their subordinates. On the one hand, we should consider the feasibility of taking charge of the work, assign tasks and check the work to subordinates, and persist in abandoning flashy things. On the other hand, we should be alert to the following formalism. You can't just listen to reports and look at typical examples. You should go to the masses and conduct arduous and practical investigations to get the real situation. Don't be covered up by "forms" and feel by "forms". In particular, do not assimilate with the following formalism to prevent formalism from crossing the leadership barrier. The most effective way to oppose formalism is to fully carry forward democracy and take the mass line. A common feature of formalists is that their eyes are upward. They pretended to show it to their superiors, but there was no crowd in their hearts. Whoever engages in formalism, the masses see it most clearly, feel it most deeply and hate it most. Therefore, opposing formalism must rely on the masses. We should really give the right to comment to the masses, put the activities of leading organs and leading cadres under the supervision of the masses, and let the masses judge the quality of the work.

The fundamental way out to oppose formalism lies in deepening the reform of the cadre system. Formalism has been repeatedly banned, and the deepest reason is that the cadre system is not perfect, or some drawbacks of the current cadre system will inevitably produce and encourage formalism. To fundamentally overcome and eliminate formalism, we must deepen reform and solve problems from the cadre system. Deepening the reform of the cadre system is the fundamental policy against formalism. Only by solving the system problem can formalism be eradicated. Selecting and employing people is a silent direction. Only by selecting cadres with problem-oriented and pragmatic pursuit can we select cadres who tell the truth, make practical moves, do practical things and be pragmatic and effective. Those who are keen on formalism can not only be promoted and reused, but also be severely criticized. If serious consequences are caused, disciplinary action shall be taken to form a correct orientation of employing people and effectively curb the breeding and spread of formalism.