Articles on people-centric performance management | OpenBlend

AI transcription for 1:1 meetings

Stay present in 1:1s while AI handles the notes and actions. OpenBlend's new AI transcription feature distils conversations into themes and...

OpenBlend Dec 2, 2025

Coaching

Top 10 coaching tips for first time people managers

Master coaching skills for new managers with 10 practical tips and common mistakes to avoid. Learn how to coach employees effectively and build...

OpenBlend Oct 20, 2025

Objectives

How to develop better people managers with coaching frameworks

Develop better people managers with coaching frameworks such as the GROW model. Get actionable tips and a worksheet to put it into practice.

OpenBlend Oct 7, 2025

1:1

The challenges of managing first-time managers

What changes when you start managing first-time managers instead of individual contributors? Explore the challenges and how 1:1s need to evolve.

OpenBlend Jul 16, 2025

1:1

The real reason your 1:1s aren’t working

1:1s should drive performance, but most fall short. Discover why this is the reality for so many organisations and what managers need to make them...

OpenBlend Jul 10, 2025

1:1

How to make your 1:1s more meaningful

Struggling to make 1:1s meaningful? Here are 5 actionable steps and a proven framework for people managers to drive deeper, high-impact 1:1...

OpenBlend Jun 24, 2025

Performance Conversations

The detrimental impact of poor 1:1s with Ad Davies, Head of Talent Development at Gymshark

Explore the impact of effective 1:1s on performance with insights from Ad Davies at Gymshark.

OpenBlend Oct 1, 2024

Performance Conversations

OpenBlend & Vitro announce partnership to enhance employee experience

Enhance employee experience and boost performance with OpenBlend and Vitro Global's strategic partnership.

OpenBlend Sep 5, 2024

Employee Experience

Replacing employee experience with consumer experience

Explore how the shift from employee to consumer experience is shaping the future of work.

OpenBlend Aug 7, 2024

Coaching

Conversations that Matter Podcast: Anna Wildman, Oil in the Engine

Learn about the importance of effective leadership communication skills to enhance team engagement and performance.

OpenBlend Jul 23, 2024

Objectives

How to set effective objectives (and retain talented employees...)

OpenBlend shares best practices for setting effective employee performance objectives;review them regularly, set clear timeframes and make them...

OpenBlend May 1, 2024

Employee Experience

What does people-centric mean?

Creating a people-centric culture means valuing each person as an individual, not just their job title.

OpenBlend Apr 16, 2024

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GUIDE

A guide to people-centric performance management

Uncover the secrets to a people-centric approach to performance management and understand why and how this approach has the potential to shape employee performance and drive better business results.

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PRODUCT GUIDE

How to have performance-transforming conversations

Introducing Lightbulb: a new feature embedded directly into OpenBlend that provides coaching pathways and tips to empower managers and employees to have better 1:1 conversations – with instant impact.

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WORKSHEET

Learn how to set SMART performance goals with our downloadable worksheet

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Articles and insights

AI transcription for 1:1 meetings

Top 10 coaching tips for first time people managers

How to develop better people managers with coaching frameworks

The challenges of managing first-time managers

The real reason your 1:1s aren’t working

How to make your 1:1s more meaningful

The detrimental impact of poor 1:1s with Ad Davies, Head of Talent Development at Gymshark

OpenBlend & Vitro announce partnership to enhance employee experience

Replacing employee experience with consumer experience

Conversations that Matter Podcast: Anna Wildman, Oil in the Engine

How to set effective objectives (and retain talented employees...)

What does people-centric mean?

Featured resources

A guide to people-centric performance management

How to have performance-transforming conversations

Learn how to set SMART performance goals with our downloadable worksheet

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