RACI Matrix
The RACI maps tasks and deliverables against roles on your project, and decision-making and responsibilities are allocated to each role using the above terms.
RESPONSIBLE - doing
The person who actually carries out the process or task assignment
Responsible to get the job done
ACCOUNTABLE - owning
The person who is ultimately accountable for process or task being completed appropriately
Responsible person(s) are accountable to this person
CONSULTED - assisting
People who are not directly involved with carrying out the task, but who are consulted
May be stakeholder or subject matter expert.
Opinion of those people needs to be taken into account
INFORMED - keeping aware
Those who receive output from the process or task, or who have a need to stay informed
FACILITATOR
Who will get us there?
This is a recent addition to the acronym not originally part of the responsibility assignment matrices or RAMs. But it is often the most critical role you can identify.