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RACI matrix: who does it, who owns it

A task everyone owns is done by no one. A RACI matrix gives every task one accountable person — and shows who helps.

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  1. Write the tasks of the project and the people.
  2. Click a cell to set R, A, C or I.
  3. Fix what the check highlights and send it to the team.

Set the roles

Click a cell: R → A → C → I → empty.

Task

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The four letters

R (Responsible) does the work. A (Accountable) owns the result and signs it off — always one person. C (Consulted) is asked before the decision. I (Informed) is told after it.

Three common mistakes

Two A’s on one task mean nobody. No R means nobody does the work. Many C’s mean the decision takes weeks.

Questions

Can one person be both R and A?

Yes, in a small team that is usual. What matters is that there is one A.

What is RACI for in HR?

Hiring, onboarding, reviews, exits: wherever HR, the manager, finance and IT take part and each thinks the task is someone else’s.

What does it cost in PapaHR?

Free in Free.

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