Spotify Health Check Retro
Inspired by Spotify's Squad Health Check model. Teams rate various aspects of their work (e.g., teamwork, speed, fun) using traffic light colors, then discuss areas that need attention.
Sections
Present 8-10 health indicators (e.g., Delivering Value, Teamwork, Fun, Learning, Speed, Mission).
Each person rates each indicator as green (great), yellow (some concerns), or red (needs improvement).
Show everyone's ratings simultaneously. Note where opinions diverge.
Discuss the 2-3 indicators with the most red/yellow ratings or biggest disagreements.
Compare to previous health checks if available. Are things improving or declining?
Define 2-3 experiments to improve the worst-rated areas.
Materials Needed
- •Health check template (printed or digital)
- •Red/yellow/green cards or stickers
- •Previous health check results for comparison
- •Timer
Facilitator Script
“We're running a Spotify-style Health Check today. I'm going to show you several indicators that describe aspects of how we work. For each one, rate it green if you think we're doing great, yellow if there are some concerns, or red if it needs serious improvement. Be honest - this is about making us better, not looking good.”
Pro Tip
Run this quarterly and track results over time. The real power is in the trends, not any single snapshot.
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