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Building tools and frameworks to help organisations understand and improve their employee experience through data-driven insights.
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
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
Your Career Path Is a Prison. Make It a Playground.
The career ladder keeps you afraid to grow sideways. Research shows lateral movers earn 20% more promotions and 16% higher pay growth. Breadth beats depth.
Flippin' Bits
We've Been Measuring AI Productivity All Wrong
Two studies. One says AI makes devs 55% faster. The other says 19% slower. Both are right ... and we're asking the wrong question.
Personal Blog
Marry Someone From a Different Culture. Or at Least Follow Them Online.
Fredrik Haren says marry someone from a different culture. I moved countries instead. Here's how diverse perspectives sharpen your leadership.
Flippin' Bits
Command-and-Control Is Dead. Your Processes Never Got the Memo.
Most tech teams preach flat leadership and autonomy. Their actual processes tell a different story. Here's the gap and how to close it.
Personal Blog
Learning Won't Make You a Better Leader. Unlearning Will.
Every leadership course adds something. None of them tell you what to throw away. Growth starts with the harder work of unlearning.
Flippin' Bits
The Thing Stopping AI Agent Adoption Isn't Technology. It's Leadership.
39% of enterprises cite change management as their top AI agent blocker. The tech works. The question is whether your leadership does too.