RACI Matrix example – Building a Restaurant There are 2 interesting things in this RACI matrix: Since the Restaurant is not open yet, the Salesman is not Accountable for any of these tasks. When choosing the food suppliers, the Chef had to play 2 roles: Responsible and Accountable.
A key principle of RACI project management is the appointment of one person to oversee the project implementation plan. They are responsible for the entire project, or a segment of it, and exhibit leadership consistency. This gives team members one central authority for direction.
A RACI chart is a simple matrix used to assign roles and responsibilities for each task, milestone, or decision on a project.
RACI Diagram Example