What is the time-box for a Daily Scrum?

The Daily Scrum is a crucial event in the Scrum framework that provides a regular and uninterrupted opportunity for the Development Team to synchronize their work and plan for the next 24 hours. The time-box for a Daily Scrum is 15 minutes, making this duration effective for brisk sharing of updates among team members.

In this 15-minute meeting, team members each answer three key questions: what they accomplished since the last meeting, what they plan to do before the next meeting, and any impediments they are facing. This short duration encourages participants to stay focused and ensures that discussions remain efficient and relevant.

Opting for a longer time-frame, such as 30 or 45 minutes, could lead to a less efficient meeting where discussions may stray from the primary purpose, delaying the progress and potentially impacting the team’s productivity. The fixed time of 15 minutes keeps the Daily Scrum fast-paced and action-oriented, which is essential for maintaining momentum in the team's workflow.