RACI Chart

Definition

A responsibility matrix defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task.

A RACI Chart is a Step 4 (Select & Plan) tool that assigns clear ownership for every task in the implementation plan. R = Responsible (does the work), A = Accountable (owns the outcome, exactly one per task), C = Consulted (provides input before the decision), I = Informed (notified after the decision). It eliminates the ambiguity that kills projects: "I thought you were doing that."

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Related Terms

Implementation Plan

The operational blueprint for executing the selected solution with tasks, owners, and deadlines.

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or team to own the outcome of a task or decision.

Where This Fits in the PIPS Methodology

This concept is used in Step 4: Select & Plan — Decision matrices, weighted voting, RACI, implementation planning.

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