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deliverable or activity.

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INSTRUCTIONS

The RACI (pronounced ‘race ski’) matrix is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM)

Across the top row, identify who will be the project’s participants.
Down the first column, determine the functions, decisions, tasks and activities that will make up the process or project.

Simply place an R, A, C, I or any appropriate combination in each of the applicable roles for each activity Each Activity sho

RACI Definitions
R Responsibility person or role responsible for ensuring that the item is completed
A Accountable person or role responsible for actually doing or completing the item
C Consulted person or role whose subject matter expertise is required in order to complete the item
I Informed person or role that needs to be kept informed of the status of item completion
S Supported the roles/groups/departments that provide the resources and hence support that task
R/A
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