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RACI Matrix

Assign Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed roles across project activities.

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RACI workspace

Define project activities across the rows and roles across the columns. Each activity is checked for a clear owner.

Activities

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Roles

3

Valid assignments

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Activity / deliverable
Check
Valid
Valid
R

Responsible

Performs the work.

A

Accountable

Owns the outcome and approval.

C

Consulted

Provides input before action.

I

Informed

Receives updates after decisions.

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The matrix is saved locally in your browser and can be exported as JSON or CSV.

What is a RACI matrix?

A RACI matrix clarifies participation in project activities by identifying who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed. It exposes gaps, duplicated ownership and unclear approval routes before they affect delivery.

How to use the RACI Matrix

  1. Step 1List the project's key activities or decisions as rows.
  2. Step 2Add roles or stakeholders as columns and assign the appropriate RACI code.
  3. Step 3Review warnings, resolve missing accountability and export the agreed matrix.

Formula / How it works

Each activity should normally have exactly one Accountable role and at least one Responsible role.

Example

Assign a Project Manager as Accountable and a Design Lead as Responsible for design approval.

RACI Matrix FAQ

What do the letters RACI mean?

Responsible performs the work, Accountable owns the outcome, Consulted provides two-way input and Informed receives updates.

Can an activity have more than one Accountable person?

It is usually best to assign exactly one Accountable role so the final decision and ownership are clear.

Can one person be both Responsible and Accountable?

Yes, especially in a small team, provided the assignment reflects the real working and approval responsibilities.

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