Wanna RACI?

I'm sure this is the start of many RACI posts. Not sure what I am talking about? Check out the Wiki page dedicated to RACI. It's a fundamental acronym in the development of organizational models.

What it stands for:

R = Responsible
A= Accountable
C= Consulted
I= Informed

What it tells us:

R= Doing the task at hand
A= Liable for R and approves tasks, ultimate authority of the task
C= Two-way conversations, has information to give to R to complete task
I= One way conversations, is told of the outcomes

At Cre8tive Group we call it ARCI. Reason being that accountability in our group is where the liability lies, therefore putting it first.

Here's an example:

Notice the color coding used. From a distance you can see where the "heat" lies. The RACI can be a great tool to begin your company's Org Model. Even more, you can apply this tool to your household as well. Taking your daily projects and sorting them out to each person involved can really clear up the fog that usually follows. This organizes the team to effectively work and support each other without question.