BAT
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
Don't Lead If You Haven't Looked in the Mirror
95% of leaders believe they're self-aware. Research says only 10-15% are. Your blind spots are costing your team more than you know.
Flippin' Bits
The Thing Stopping AI Agent Adoption Isn't Technology. It's Leadership.
88% of organizations use AI. Only 6% get results. The gap isn't a product gap. It's a leadership gap. Here's what the data says.
Personal Blog
Can You Remember Who You Were Before Your Job Defined You?
The Bukowski question most career people avoid: who were you before the Army, the job title, the career? I'm still working out my own answer.
Flippin' Bits
Your AI Coding Bill Is Now a Variable Cost
GitHub Copilot switched to usage-based billing June 1. AI coding tools are no longer SaaS utilities. What engineering leaders must do now.
Personal Blog
I Said I'd Never. Here's What Happened Next.
The thing you've sworn off in your career might be the very chapter defining you. Your "never" list deserves a second look.
Flippin' Bits
The Thing Stopping AI Agent Adoption Isn't Technology. It's Leadership.
88% of companies use AI. Only 23% are scaling it. The gap isn't the tech stack. It's leadership... and the data is damning.