Leading Change in Enterprise Tech: What They Don’t Teach You

Enterprise environments are complex — full of people, processes, politics, and change. In this first episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke dig into the hard-earned lessons of leading change inside large tech organizations.

From stakeholder dynamics and reputation capital to the tension between moving fast and asking permission, this episode gets real about what it actually takes to drive meaningful progress in enterprise tech. Expect unscripted insights, battle-tested stories, and candid conversations drawn from years of experience navigating big orgs.

Whether you're building software, leading a team, or shaping strategy at scale, this episode will sharpen how you think and act as a tech leader.

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Top Takeaways:
Resistance to change is normal — don't take it personally, but plan for it.
Understand what stakeholders actually care about before you try to move the needle.
Your ability to influence often starts with how well you’ve built trust and relationships.
Strategy is great, but execution still depends on permission, timing, and communication.
Adaptability isn't optional — it's the cost of doing business in large, fast-moving orgs.
Reputation capital is real. Invest in it before you need to spend it.

Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction
[03:56] Navigating Change in Large Organizations
[09:56] Strategies for Implementing New Tools
[15:46] Finding Allies and Building Relationships
[28:50] Navigating Boss-Employee Dynamics
[40:55] Finding Passion in Work
[48:57] Turning Challenges into Opportunities
[52:56] Adapting to Change in Leadership

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Jason Ehmke -   / jasonehmke  

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