RACI Matrix Block
Define responsibility assignments for tasks and decisions. Map roles to Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed categories for clear ownership.
The RACI Matrix block defines clear ownership and accountability for tasks and decisions. Each task maps to roles with one of four responsibility levels: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed.
When to Use
RACI Definitions
Block Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | No | Optional matrix title |
| Roles | Yes | Column headers representing team roles or individuals |
| Tasks | Yes | Row items representing tasks or decisions with assignments |
Task Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Task or decision name |
| Assignments | Yes | RACI value (R, A, C, I, or empty) for each role |
Example: API Development RACI
Responsibility assignments for an API development project.
Example: Incident Response
Clear escalation and communication responsibilities during incidents.
Best Practices
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Single Accountable | Each task should have exactly one Accountable person |
| Limit Responsible | Keep the number of Responsible assignments small for clarity |
| Careful with Consulted | Use Consulted sparingly to avoid decision bottlenecks |
| Informed for Transparency | Informed assignments help maintain visibility without overhead |
| Regular Review | Review and update matrices as team structures change |
Editing RACI Matrices
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Set Assignment | Click cell to cycle through R, A, C, I, empty |
| Add Role | Click Add Role to add a new column |
| Add Task | Click Add Task to add a new row |
| Remove Role/Task | Click the delete button on the column or row |
| Preview | View colour-coded cells in the live preview |