Episode description
In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Jon Moore, discuss ethics. They explain why good ethics is good business, who owns ethics in a company, and how to escalate ethical concerns. Hear real stories about complex ethical scenarios and practical advice for navigating these challenges in the workplace.
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In today’s discussion, we unpack:
- The role of ethics in product development
- Who “owns” ethics at companies
- What to do when you notice something unethical
- The link between ethics, diversity and psychological safety
- The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI
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References:
- Coaching Ethics: https://www.svpg.com/coaching-ethics/
- Radhika Dutt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
- Rob Chestnut, ex-Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robchesnut/
- UK ministers considering ban on smartphone sales to under-16s: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/10/uk-ministers-considering-banning-sale-of-smartphones-to-under-16s
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Where to find SVPG:
- SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
- Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
- Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
- Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
- Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/
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Where to find Jon:
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:11] The role of ethics in technology development
[00:05:00] Who owns ethical questions within companies?
[00:09:38] A challenging ethical scenario
[00:13:38] Why good ethics is good business
[00:18:56] The ethical landscape surrounding generative AI
[00:21:30] Who owns the ethical responsibility in AI?
[00:24:20] The importance of diversity
[00:26:51] Ethics reflection exercise
[00:27:52] Outro
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Disclaimer:
While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/
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Production:
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