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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
What Would You Regret at 100?
People choose electric shocks over sitting alone with their thoughts. Advita Patel's question for anyone who cannot put the phone down.
Flippin' Bits
Your Silence Is Feedback. Make Sure It Says What You Mean.
You think saying nothing is neutral. Your team reads it as a verdict. Here's what your silence teaches, and how to make it say what you mean.
Personal Blog
Comparison Is Curiosity Asking the Wrong Question
Your brain compares you to everyone ahead of you. Research shows what decides if it shrinks you or grows you. Swap one question and turn envy into curiosity.
Flippin' Bits
The Ticket Is Never the Problem
Your backlog is full of solutions pretending to be problems. The stated issue is never the real issue. Five questions to ask before anyone writes code.
Personal Blog
The Post-it Note Spent Twelve Years as a Failure
The Post-it began as a failed aircraft glue and took twelve years to find its use. Call failure by its name, then keep it where others trip over it.
Flippin' Bits
Your Team Has More Problems Than You Have Moves
Ashby's law says your range must match your team's problems. One manager never will. Here's how to add moves, lend them out, and shrink the storm.