RACI Explained

RACI Explained

Definitions of the RACI Categories. Responsible: person who performs an activity or does the work. Accountable: person who is ultimately accountable and has Yes/No/Veto. Consulted: person that needs to feedback and contribute to the activity.

It’s imperative to understand each of these before creating a RACI matrix. A role that is “Responsible” for completing the task or deliverable. If the responsibility role, for example, is technical writer, the technical writer may be responsible for writing online help files.

A RACI matrix shows the different roles and responsibilities stakeholders assume during the life of a project, program, or any form of organizational change. It’s also known as the RACI chart, RACI model, RACI metrics, responsibility assignment matrix (RAM), and project roles and responsibilities matrix. Responsible: This is the person …

RACI Explained