--- title: Resources hub | OpenBlend | Performance Conversations description: Performance Conversations | Explore OpenBlend's resources and guides designed to help leaders enhance employee performance. --- # Guides and resources to help with your people and performance strategies Designed to help people managers and HR leaders understand and find solutions to their questions on people and performance management. ![OB HOME images_Blank shape-1](https://www.openblend.com/hubfs/OB%20HOME%20images_Blank%20shape-1.png) - [ ALL ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/all) - [ Performance Conversations ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/performance-conversations) - [ 1:1 ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/11) - [ Management ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/management) - [ Engagement ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/engagement) - [ Coaching ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/coaching) - [ Inclusivity ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/inclusivity) - [ Development ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/development) - [ Motivation ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/motivation) - [ Employee Experience ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/employee-experience) - [ Goals ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/goals) - [ Objectives ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/objectives) - [ Feedback ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/feedback) - [ Wellbeing ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/wellbeing) ## Featured resources GUIDE ## ![Thumbnail image for guide on people-centric performance management, focusing on empowering managers to drive employee growth through meaningful 1:1s](https://www.openblend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Image%20Optimisations%20(May%2025)/OB_Thumbnail_Mockups_People%20Centric.webp?width=317&height=169&name=OB_Thumbnail_Mockups_People%20Centric.webp) ## 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. [LEARN MORE ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/a-guide-to-people-centric-performance-management) PRODUCT GUIDE ### ![OB_Lightbulb website thumbnail](https://www.openblend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OB_Lightbulb%20website%20thumbnail.png?width=600&height=320&name=OB_Lightbulb%20website%20thumbnail.png) ### 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. [LEARN MORE ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/lightbulb-how-to-have-performance-transforming-conversations) WORKSHEET #### Learn how to set SMART performance goals with our downloadable worksheet [LEARN MORE ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/smart-goals) ## All guides, resources, templates and more From practical worksheets to insightful guides and research reports, our go-to resources equip people managers and HR leaders with the tools they need for effective people and performance management. 1:1 ### [Employee development conversations: A manager’s guide](https://www.openblend.com/resources/employee-development-conversations) This guide and worksheet for people leaders and managers shares why 1:1s are key to taking your teams on their career development journey. OpenBlend Jun 5, 2024 1:1 ### [Employee feedback tools and examples: A manager's guide](https://www.openblend.com/resources/employee-feedback-tools-and-examples-a-managers-guide) As a manager, giving effective feedback can be challenging. In this guide, we share how to have effective feedback conversations using the CEDAR... OpenBlend May 29, 2024 Coaching ### [Lightbulb: how to have performance-transforming conversations](https://www.openblend.com/resources/lightbulb-how-to-have-performance-transforming-conversations) Discover Lightbulb by OpenBlend. Bite-sized, expert-led learning & in-built coaching pathways to help managers and employees have better 1:1... OpenBlend May 23, 2024 Objectives ### [What are employee performance objectives?](https://www.openblend.com/resources/performance-objectives) Unlock the secrets to effective employee performance objectives and learn how to boost engagement and drive business results with our comprehensive... OpenBlend May 23, 2024 1:1 ### [The ultimate guide to 1:1 meetings at work](https://www.openblend.com/resources/ultimate-guide-for-one-to-one-meetings) Access the ultimate 1:1 (one-to-one) meeting handbook for expert guidance on effective communication between managers and employees in the workplace. OpenBlend May 23, 2024 1:1 ### [The guide to good 1:1 conversations](https://www.openblend.com/resources/good-conversations-guide) This guide explains how managers can harness the transformative power of performance conversations using OpenBlend's conversation funnel. OpenBlend May 23, 2024 Employee Experience ### [A guide to people-centric performance management](https://www.openblend.com/resources/a-guide-to-people-centric-performance-management) Unlock the secrets to a people-centric approach to performance management with the OpenBlend guide. OpenBlend May 23, 2024 Motivation ### [Employee development: Driving engagement, retention, and performance](https://www.openblend.com/resources/employee-development) Explore why employee development is important to professional growth and uncover a platform to help personalise career progression. OpenBlend Jan 1, 2024 Objectives ### [How to write and use SMART goals with examples](https://www.openblend.com/resources/smart-goals) Discover the power of SMART goals in achieving effective performance objectives. OpenBlend Dec 1, 2023 Employee Experience ### [Understanding employee experience: what it is and why it matters](https://www.openblend.com/resources/employee-experience) Employee experience is essential to attracting and retaining talent, discover how to create an employee experience strategy with conversation at its... OpenBlend Sep 1, 2023 Coaching ### [Inclusive conversations: a step by step guide](https://www.openblend.com/resources/inclusive-conversations) Follow this step by step guide to understand how to promote inclusivity, diversity, and performance through 1:1 conversations. OpenBlend Sep 1, 2023 Motivation ### [A guide to employee motivation](https://www.openblend.com/resources/employee-motivation) Download our free guide and learn how to incorporate employee motivation into 1:1s to improve performance. OpenBlend May 4, 2023 [ 1 ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/performance-conversations/page/1) [ 2 ](https://www.openblend.com/resources/tag/performance-conversations/page/2) ### Recent Posts ## Subscribe to receive our new resources Be the first to know about new OpenBlend resources, worksheets, guides, podcasts and insights to build and refine your people and performance strategy.