RACI Matrix

Use this skill to run RACI Matrix as a practical consulting method, not as a generic framework explanation.

Method Notes

• Use exactly one Accountable owner per decision or deliverable whenever possible.
• Responsible does the work; Accountable owns the result; Consulted gives two-way input; Informed receives one-way updates.

Required Inputs

Collect or infer these inputs before execution:

• work items or decisions
• roles or named owners
• current responsibility ambiguity
• decision cadence

If an input is missing, do not block automatically. Mark it as missing, state the assumption used, and add a validation action.

When Not To Use

Do not use before the work products, decisions, and role boundaries are defined. RACI clarifies accountability for work; it does not resolve stakeholder resistance, authority gaps, or capacity shortages.

Adjacent Methods

• change-impact-analysis: diagnose affected groups and adoption needs.
• communications-plan: define messages, channels, cadence, and feedback.

Step-by-Step Execution

Output Template

### 1. Scope And Decision Rights
Process / project:
Decision rows:
Roles:
Escalation owner:

### 2. RACI Matrix
| Work / decision | R | A | C | I | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |  |  |  |

### 3. Defects
| Row | Missing / duplicate accountability | Conflict | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |  |

### 4. Operating Rules
| Rule | Owner | Trigger | Escalation path |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |  |

### Evidence And Next Decision
- Confirmed facts:
- Assumptions:
- Missing evidence:
- Next action, owner, and timing:
- Expected signal and decision threshold:

Quality Gate

• Produce the method-specific outputs for Scope And Decision Rights, RACI Matrix, Defects; do not substitute a generic framework summary.
• Tie every material score, causal claim, or stakeholder judgment to evidence or label it as an assumption.
• Include at least one disconfirming check, sensitivity, alternative explanation, or failure condition appropriate to the method.
• Convert the result into a named action or decision with an owner or stakeholder, timing, and observable signal.
• State missing inputs and the smallest validation action instead of inventing precision.
• Keep wording professional and plain enough that a smart non-specialist can use the output directly.