About Ken

I'm Ken Corey — a senior technology leader based in the UK with decades of experience building software and leading teams.

I'm co-authoring Bad Bosses Ruin Lives with Step It Up HR. Our research found that 99.5% of survey respondents said they've had one or more types of bad bosses. There's a mismatch here, and our book helps explain why — and what you can do about it as a manager.

I'm always open to new roles and conversations. My CV is here, or reach me on LinkedIn.

Projects & Passions

BAT

Building tools and frameworks to help organisations understand and improve their employee experience through data-driven insights.

Step It Up HR

Co-authoring 'Bad Bosses Ruin Lives' and working with Step It Up HR to transform how organisations think about leadership and management.

Speaking

Sharing stories and insights on leadership, technology, and the intersection of the two. Available for conferences, podcasts, and panels.

Being a Grandad

The best role I've ever had. All the fun parts of parenting with the wisdom to enjoy every moment. Turns out, it really is the best.

Recent Writing

Personal Blog

You're the Fourth Person in This Chair

Three people burned out in this role before you. Nobody told you. The chair is the problem, not you... and here is the question to ask.

Flippin' Bits

One Size Fits All Fits Nobody

Blanket engineering standards look like leadership. Mostly they are fear in a policy document. Read your desire paths instead.

Personal Blog

Your Thank You Made It Worse

Appreciation done badly is worse than silence. Gallup found 55% of employees get none, or get the kind that lands wrong. Here is the fix.