Podcast:Product Therapy Published On: Thu Jun 27 2024 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. - 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 - 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 - 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/ - Where to find Christian Idiodi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/ - Where to find Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore - 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 - 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/ - Production: Production by supermix.io