I've noticed an interesting paradox. Many of us get into IT because we're excited by new, cutting-edge technology, and yet as a profession we can be extremely resistant to change. The extent differs from person to person, and between organisations, but it's a theme pretty much everywhere. Even in the most cutting-edge startup, there's an engineer who'll tell anyone who'll listen that things all started to go wrong with that release a few months ago. This can become a real problem both for individuals and for whole organisations, as change is inevitable and is the only way to take advantage of new opportunities. Resistance to change is rooted in fear. By overcoming that fear, particularly when related to automation, and by embracing change, you and your organisation can be happier and more productive. Change resistance There are many ways people can hinder change. It can take the form of direct challenges; for those in authority it could be the refusal of chan