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

The Phone Isn't the Problem. You Are.

We put our phones down and sat in silence, because we'd forgotten how to talk. The phone wasn't the problem. The skill was already gone.

Flippin' Bits

Let Your Team Break Stuff On Purpose

Netflix breaks production on purpose. Amazon, Google, Facebook too. If your team panics at the idea, you have a culture problem, not a tools problem.

Personal Blog

Your Values Aren't a Democracy

Real values aren't a poster, a vote, or a consensus. They show up when holding them costs you something. Here's how to find what's already yours.