What is a RACI chart?

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A RACI chart is a visual tool used to clarify the roles and responsibilities of individuals or teams in completing a project or achieving a specific goal. The acronym RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed, which are the four key roles involved in any project or task.

Each letter in the acronym represents a role that team members can play:

Responsible: This person is responsible for completing the task or activity.

Accountable: This person is ultimately accountable for the task or activity and has the authority to make decisions.

Consulted: This person provides input and feedback to the responsible person, but does not make decisions.

Informed: This person is kept informed about the task or activity, but is not directly involved in its completion.

A RACI chart typically lists the tasks or activities involved in a project or process and identifies which team member(s) is responsible, accountable, consulted, or informed for each task or activity. By clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of each team member, a RACI chart can help ensure that everyone knows what they need to do to achieve the project's objectives and minimize confusion or misunderstandings.

Developing a RACI chart involves the following steps:

Identify the tasks or activities involved in the project or process: List out all the activities that need to be completed to achieve the project objectives. Be as specific as possible, so that each task or activity can be assigned to a specific role.

Determine the RACI roles for each task or activity: For each task or activity, determine which team member(s) will be responsible, accountable, consulted, or informed. Remember that each task or activity can have more than one person assigned to a particular role, depending on the complexity of the project or process.

Create the RACI chart: Using a table or spreadsheet, create a chart that lists the tasks or activities and the corresponding RACI roles for each task or activity. The chart should be easy to read and understand, with each role clearly defined.

Communicate the RACI chart to the team: Once the RACI chart is complete, make sure that everyone on the team understands their roles and responsibilities. It is important to communicate the chart to the team and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

Review and update the RACI chart as needed: The RACI chart should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that it remains accurate and relevant. As the project progresses, new tasks may be added, and roles may change. Therefore, it is important to keep the chart up-to-date to avoid confusion or misunderstandings.

By following these steps, you can develop a comprehensive RACI chart that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in the project or process.

Dr. Lean Murali |?Lean Master Coach

PS: The Article written above is from the learnings from various books on Lean & Six Sigma. Due credit to all the Lean & Six sigma thinkers who have shared their thoughts through their books/articles/case studies

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