Wu is known for innovative thinking and fast work. As soon as he took office, he immediately met with the premier and also with Lee Yuan-tseh (head of the Commission on Educational Reform) to discuss principles and a timetable for reform. He also met with bureau and office chiefs in the Ministry to get a handle on affairs within the institution.
素以思想新、動作快著稱的吳京，一出掌教育部不但立刻去見院長、找教改會召集人李遠哲談教育方針和改革時程，也迅速召集各司處會議，先行確切瞭解部內狀況。