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:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonmoore

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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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