Change is different for different people. Some humans embrace change across all aspects of their lives. Other humans prefer the status quo. They like the familiar. It’s not about right or wrong; it’s just part of the human condition. We have different preferences.

Then there is this time/space reality we are all currently living in where change is accelerating at a fast pace. Change at work, change at home, change in our governments, change at the global level. It can be very disconcerting to those humans who strongly prefer the status quo.

We are constantly running into this resistance to change. Every interaction I have in the print industry is about buying, selling, implementing, or integrating new technology. Another way to say that is “every integration I have is primarily about asking humans to change.” We are often not very popular. Whether you’re a consultant or a professional services representative from the vendor, you become the face that is “forcing” the change. Be ready for anything from being completely ignored to being outwardly shouted at. Change can be very hard for people. The level of difficulty in implementing change within an organization is precisely related to the level of management/leadership within the organization.