Because there is so much money involved in technology, the chances are high that you as a software practitioner could be asked to do something in your work—or close your eyes to something—that conflicts with your values. Perhaps it has happened to you already.
Do you push back? If so, how? Can you do that without jeopardizing your job or your career?
In this workshop we will explore some practical strategies and methods for dealing with ethical issues in our work while managing/mitigating the career risks. We’ll cover topics such as:
- How to recognise a situation that might present you with an ethical issue
- How to understand and manage the real risks presented by an ethical issue, including the risks to you and your career
- Ways to challenge unethical or illegal management directions
- Escalating your concerns to a responsible authority without wrecking your career
We may not be able to escape ethical issues in our work. But we can equip ourselves in advance to recognise and deal with them, rather than waiting until we are faced with the need to make urgent decisions in stressful situations.
