What is the maximum time-box for a Sprint Planning meeting for a one-month Sprint?

In Scrum, the maximum time-box for a Sprint Planning meeting is set to facilitate effective planning and to ensure that the team is able to adequately prepare for the upcoming Sprint. For a one-month Sprint, the time-box for the Sprint Planning meeting is eight hours.

This allocation of time allows the Scrum Team to thoroughly review the Product Backlog, understand what work can be accomplished in the upcoming Sprint, and collaboratively define a Sprint Goal. The focus during this meeting is on creating a shared understanding among all involved parties regarding the work to be completed.

Having this structured yet flexible time-frame encourages engagement and collaborative discussions, which are critical for refining the items selected for the Sprint and for ensuring that all team members are aligned in their approach to the tasks at hand.

If the Sprints were shorter, such as two-week Sprints, the time-box would be appropriately reduced to maintain the same ratio of planning time to work time, underscoring Scrum's adaptability to the context of the team's workflow.