What is the typical timebox for a Sprint Retrospective in a one-month Sprint?

The typical timebox for a Sprint Retrospective in a one-month Sprint is three hours. This duration is recommended because the Sprint Retrospective serves as an opportunity for the Scrum Team to reflect on the past Sprint, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and create actionable plans to enhance their processes.

During this meeting, the team discusses their experiences, challenges, and the effectiveness of their collaboration. Three hours allows ample time for meaningful discussions, ensuring that all team members can contribute. It provides sufficient space to delve into important topics without being rushed, enabling the team to develop improvements that can lead to increased effectiveness in subsequent Sprints.

This timebox is tailored to a one-month Sprint, recognizing that a longer iteration may produce more feedback and insights that require in-depth exploration. In shorter Sprints, the timebox for the Retrospective might be reduced proportionally to ensure that it remains an effective yet efficient part of the Scrum process.