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
The Praise You Say Out Loud Disappears
I praised my teams for years and left no trace of it. Spoken praise evaporates. Written praise gets kept in a drawer for a decade.
Flippin' Bits
Your Global Team Isn't Dysfunctional. It's Running Four Identities.
Your global team isn't broken. It runs four identities at once, and you decide which one gets loud. The research points back at the leader.
Personal Blog
The Fruit Bowl Was Full. The Team Was Empty.
The fruit bowl said we care about your wellbeing. The research says perks do not fix burnout. Only changing the work does.
Flippin' Bits
I Empowered Them. Then I Watched Them Fail.
I told my team they owned the project, then walked away. Autonomy without context, boundaries and air cover isn't empowerment. It's abandonment.
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.