Ep 85 - Leading Change: Turning Disruption Into Results

Ep 85 - Leading Change: Turning Disruption Into Results

Author: Michael Georgiou: Imaginovation, Co-founder, Tech Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Influencer June 3, 2026 Duration: 22:38

In this episode of Tales from the Pros, hosts Michael Georgiou and Eric Lawrence sit down with change management and enablement leader Cesar Viana Teague to explore one of the biggest challenges organizations face today: leading people through change.

From ERP rollouts and CRM adoption to AI-driven transformation, Cesar explains why successful change is about more than new systems or training. It’s about people.


Drawing on decades of experience in sales, enablement, and organizational leadership, Cesar explains why resistance occurs, how leaders can build buy-in, and what it takes to guide teams through disruption.

The conversation covers his APEEE framework for managing change, the importance of communication and stakeholder alignment, and how AI is reshaping the way organizations work.

If you're implementing new technology, navigating organizational change, or preparing your team for an AI-powered future, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

🎯 Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss

  • Why most change initiatives struggle with adoption
  • The difference between technical change and people-focused change management
  • Why communication and alignment matter during transformation
  • Cesar’s APEEE framework for leading successful change
  • The biggest reasons employees resist change
  • How leaders can build buy-in before implementation begins
  • Why ERP and enterprise systems create complex organizational challenges
  • How AI is driving both automation and augmentation in business

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💡 Key Takeaways

  • Change management starts with explaining the “why” behind the change
  • Technology adoption depends on people—not just systems and training
  • Clear communication helps reduce resistance and confusion
  • Leaders must address how change impacts employees directly
  • Innovation requires cultures that support experimentation and risk
  • AI can free teams from low-value tasks and enable higher-value work
  • Strong leadership depends on trust, transparency, and emotional intelligence
  • Change is a continuous process, not a one-time initiative

🗂 Topics We Cover

  • Change management and organizational transformation
  • Leadership communication and stakeholder alignment
  • ERP, CRM, and enterprise technology adoption
  • Employee resistance and change readiness
  • The APEEE change management framework
  • AI, automation, and augmentation
  • Organizational culture and innovation
  • Leadership, trust, and employee buy-in

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 — Why leading change is harder than implementing technology
01:05 — Cesar’s background in enablement and change management
04:30 — Early lessons from solving people challenges
08:00 — ERP systems, disruption, and adoption challenges
11:00 — Scope explosion, communication, and alignment
13:00 — Understanding the APEEE framework
16:30 — Why people resist change and how leaders create buy-in
20:10 — AI, automation, and the future of organizational change


Hosted by Michael Georgiou, co-founder of the award-winning software development company Imaginovation, Tales From The PROS offers a rare look behind the curtain of the tech industry. Alongside Director of Growth Eric Lawrence, Michael facilitates candid discussions that move beyond theory to focus on the practical, often messy realities of building a business with technology. This podcast is built on the premise that the most valuable insights come from lived experience, not textbooks. You'll hear unfiltered stories about what actually works and what doesn't, covering the strategic decisions and unexpected hurdles that define the entrepreneurial journey. The conversations are designed to demystify the process of creating digital products and services, providing actionable lessons for founders, executives, and innovators. The goal is to translate complex technical concepts into clear business advantages, helping listeners make informed decisions without the common pitfalls. Tune in for a direct, no-fluff dialogue that prioritizes real-world application over abstract ideas, all grounded in the hosts' own professional trials and successes. It's a resource for anyone looking to leverage technology effectively, offering perspective and clarity directly from the field.
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