There is no set time frame for a backlog refinement session. That said, it is not advised to spend excessive amounts of time on these sessions. The general consensus around the ideal length for a backlog grooming session is between 45 minutes to 1 hour.
How long should refinement meetings be?
Attendance varies but certainly includes the Product Owner and the meeting is often facilitated by the ScrumMaster. What's important is that representation of what is feasible, valuable and a good user experience are present. It is time-boxed, usually to no more than 2 hours for a two week sprint.
How much time should you spend on backlog refinement?
The Scrum Guide doesn't say anything about how much time Backlog Refinement should take. It only specifies that it usually does not take more than 10% of the capacity of the Development Team.
What is the time box for the backlog refinement?
Is there any timebox for the backlog refinement meeting? Thank you. Product Backlog Refinement is an ongoing activity, and unless it is being conducted at scale it is not a time-boxed event. However, there is nothing to stop teams from time-boxing each refinement session anyway.
What is ideal day time for backlog Refinement meeting?
I like to hold the product backlog refinement meetings three days before the end of the current sprint. This gives the product owner sufficient time to act on any issues that are identified.
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