Challenges for the Adoption of New Technology
Advances in technology have allowed businesses to change and grow at impressive speeds. It is easy to look at all the benefits new technology has given us and think, “we’ll just buy and use the latest and greatest tech right away.”
But it’s not that easy, especially for businesses and large organizations. In this article, we’re going to look at factors that may hinder adoption of modern technology in an organization and give you practical tips for making your own new technology implementation plan.
What Are the Barriers to Implementation of New Technology?
Before you can get the benefits of adopting new technology in business, you have to overcome some of these challenges.
Legacy culture thinking/Reluctance to change in staff and management
Staff untrained on how to use new technology
Price and time to procure the new tools and technology
Speed of technology advances making it too hard to keep up
Plan for new technology implementation is ineffective or missing altogether
Let’s explore each of these barriers along with some solutions for how to get around them and keep your business at the forefront of all the positive things new technology has to offer.
1. Legacy Culture Thinking and the Challenges of Implementing New Technology in an Organization
Let’s say you manage a team full of workers who are good at their jobs and have a long history of productivity and achievement. A new technology comes along that has the potential to transform the work of your team, making it significantly better. But you know that what your team does now works well, and this new technology is unproven for your business.
It’s understandable why the risk of adopting a new technology seems too high when businesses have a system that already works. But there is a high hidden cost to this legacy culture thinking. Over time, the systems that did work well will begin to underperform as the market (and your competitors) embrace new technology. Waiting until the current way you do things to stop working before you embrace new technological advances is how you fall out of touch with the market.
One great way to overcome this issue is by working with an outside organization - like Moser Consulting - to help you identify where you have opportunities to integrate technology in a way that plays to your strengths. The fresh perspective of someone outside your own organization can help you know what is working and use it to succeed in a way that helps even the most long-term employees get on board.
2. How to Overcome Technology Challenges with Staff Training
Helping your staff to overcome the frustrations they feel when new technology is introduced will go a long way to overcoming this challenge. Part of this means making sure that employees and management see the benefits of the new technology. Another part is giving them the resources and time to learn and fully understand it. Doing this well will ensure your business quickly gains the full benefits of the new technology.
At Moser, we specialize in learning and training programs that empower workers to be successful with new technology. We understand the issues that arise at the intersection of staff and tech, and work to get everyone on your team onboarded quickly and painlessly. We work with the skills your team already has, developing a plan with them so the new technology can make their work easier and more efficient.
3. What Are the Challenges of New Technology in Terms of Price and Time?
Embracing new technology costs money and takes time - two things businesses often don’t have extra of. So even if you know adding a new technology to your business would be better in the long term, it can be hard to make the leap to implementing it in the short term.
That’s where a knowledgeable consultant working one-on-one with your business can be a huge help. You don’t have to spend the time to find the latest and greatest tech that could help your business, or wasting time and money trying one that doesn’t actually serve your needs. At Moser Consulting, our infrastructure services can help you build and maintain the IT framework your business needs to succeed, without the high cost and time of setting one up from scratch. We work agnostically and listen to your needs to recommend the tools and solutions that are truly in your best interest as an organization.
4. How Do Businesses Adapt to Technology Fast Enough?
One of the undeniable facts about technology is that it moves fast. In fact, to a business, it can feel like the speed of technology advances makes it too hard to keep up. It can seem like as soon as you adopt the newest technology, there is another - even newer - version out there.
It’s enough to make even the most forward-thinking of managers feel like giving up and sticking with the old systems for doing things. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Partnering with IT experts that understand the field enables businesses to implement new technology to give them an edge, all the while knowing that it will not quickly become obsolete .
5. Moser: Let Us Support Your New Technology Implementation Plan
The last barrier to implementing new technology most businesses face is that they lack a plan. Adding the greatest new tech to your business will not get you the results you want if it isn’t done with intention. At Moser, we work with you to formulate the plan you need to add new technology, train your people on it, and get the results you depend on. Moser can help your business plan what you need today, and what you will need in the future to keep growing toward your goals. Contact us today to take the next step in your business!
