How to Build a RACI Chart

The RACI Chart is one of the most important Project Tools. You will sometimes hear the terms RACI Matrix, Responsibility Matrix, or Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC). Let’s look at how to build one!
In the video, I discuss the relationship between the RACI chart and the Linear Responsibility Chart.
A RACI Chart takes its name from four roles that stakeholders can have for an individual piece of work, or task, on a project. They can be:
1. Responsible for doing all or some of the work
2. Accountable for a piece of work
3. Consulted
4. Informed
So, here is a 7 Step Process:
1. Identify all of the tasks that need to be completed.
2. Identify all of your stakeholders.
3. Fill in the role or roles that each stakeholder has for each task. That is, Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed
4. Carry out your sense checks (see later).
5. Now consult your stakeholders.
6. Finalize your RACI Chart.
7. Publish your RACI Chart.
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So, what are the seven checks you should make?
1. Have you missed any tasks or any stakeholders?
2. Is there someone Accountable for every task?
3. Do you have any tasks with more than one Accountable person?
4. Is there anyone who has been assigned too much responsibility?
5. Is there any task with no one Responsible?
6. Are there any tasks with too many people Responsible?
7. Are there any tasks with too many people Consulted?
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I've done videos about what are RACI Charts and Linear Responsibility Charts, but I keep getting asked: 'how do I build one?' Here's the answer!

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Just don't fix the problem at the right level.

[@JeremydePrisco]

One of the best videos on this topic. Thanks!

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[@carolelouis4178]

Thank you for this explanation. I will start to use the RACI chart for my projects.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@fgckenyalimited5140]

Excellent tips - it reminded me so much. M Mwariri - Nairobi, Kenya

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Glad it was helpful!

[@tubethis777]

5:47 great checks breakdown

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Thank you!

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Thank you for your lesson! As always amazing ^^

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My pleasure - thank you.

[@orwaadra6687]

Very useful explanation,thank u Dr Mike.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@InfluentialPMO]

Brilliant explanation Mike. Especially liked how you clarified the challenges faced when there are more than one accountable owner for a task. Good insights.

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Thanks Stuart. We should always be prepared to adapt to circumstances.

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thanks fr ur teachings..

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[@seguncoker2991]

Very helpful

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Thank you.

[@tubethis777]

It would be nice to see this with a real life example rather than fantasy values, but thanks for the explanation

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Good point!

[@Amazing4u]

What a coincidence Mike, I just published a RACI Matrix Chart video on my channel in Arabic!

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Great. My Arabic speaking audience should take a look.

[@terrahs2807]

How do you decide who should be consulted and who should just be informed?

[@Onlinepmcourses]

In simple terms, ask yourself 'do I care what they think?' If their opinion matters, or they may have important insights, you need to consult them. If it has no impact, you just need to inform them.

[@abdelmalek9682]

thank you sir! i just have a question?? can the project manager be an accountable for a task?

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Yes, absolutely. But they should be sure to share the load appropriately and not simply make themselves accountable for every task!

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@@Onlinepmcourses I got you! thank you sir ❤️