Every product leader knows the pain of technical debt that slows releases, frustrates engineers, and clashes with commercial goals. Yet large-scale modernization can easily spiral into years of rework and resistance especially when change feels like it’s getting in the way of innovation. In this panel, product and engineering leaders unpack how they’ve led modernization as an act of effective change management keeping teams aligned, motivated, and focused on delivering impact while evolving their systems. Key takeaways: → Build modernization into your roadmap without derailing delivery or customer commitments. → Use incremental change to show tangible progress and maintain momentum. → Balance long-term tech investment with short-term business targets to preserve speed and trust.