Empowering Teams and Retrospective Tools | Sara Caldwell

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Sara Caldwell: Agile Retrospectives and Critical Team Insights With the Spotify Squad Health Check

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Success as a Scrum Master, according to Sara, is about fostering self-regulating teams that thrive even in the Scrum Master’s absence. By reducing her “air time” and encouraging self-reflection, she helps teams solve problems independently. Sara highlights strategies like NPS feedback and enabling constraints to continuously evaluate and improve her own impact.

Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The Spotify Squad Health Check

Sara recommends this retrospective for its focus on assessing team health across multiple dimensions. The Squad Health Check fosters meaningful conversations, encourages team-driven improvements, and provides valuable insights for leaders. Its versatility makes it a go-to for improving team dynamics and driving sustainable change. Listen to the episode to learn how Sara uses this retrospective format.

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About Sara Caldwell

Sara is an organizational anthropologist passionate about human-centered change. She helps organizations tackle tough problems, all while keeping things fun and engaging. Sara blends strategic thinking with empathy, turning challenges into opportunities. Agile values guide her—whether helping teams flow, wrangling her rescue pets, or navigating the complexities of everyday life.

You can link with Sara Caldwell on LinkedIn.