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Build a RACI Matrix for the Project

For each task and person: R responsible, A accountable, C consulted, I informed.

35 min Intermediate

Goal

End the "who does? who decides?" ambiguity before it becomes friction.

Steps

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List 10-15 core project tasks in a column.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You immediately surface 1-3 tasks with no Accountable.

Evidence base

School: PMBOK Responsibility Assignment

Founders: Robert Youker · PMI (1977)

Youker coined RACI in PMI Quarterly (1977); became standard in PMBOK 4th Ed (2008).

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Build a RACI Matrix for the Project" take?

This exercise takes about 35 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Build a RACI Matrix for the Project"?

You immediately surface 1-3 tasks with no Accountable. In the short term: In a month, "who owns this?" drops 80%.

Is "Build a RACI Matrix for the Project" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on PMBOK Responsibility Assignment (Robert Youker, PMI (1977)). Youker coined RACI in PMI Quarterly (1977); became standard in PMBOK 4th Ed (2008).

Is "Build a RACI Matrix for the Project" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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