New technology often replaces people. New technology often saves time. Little time is allowed to learn new technology. Changes to new technology are often dictated by management. Management may not be as aware of developing technologies as engineers.
Resources are limited.
New approaches are often viewed with suspicion, especially in light of many recent failures of promised improvements. Communication along a complicated management hierarchy is inefficient. The following patterns were discussed in the workshop. See the numbered list of attendees. Hold a meeting in the middle of the day and invite the participants to bring their own lunch.