Skill: linuszz/raci-analysis (version 1.0.0)

--- name: raci-analysis description: "Define roles and responsibilities using RACI matrix. Use for process improvement, organizational design, project management, and change initiatives." --- # RACI Analysis ## Metadata - **Name**: raci-analysis - **Description**: Responsible-Accountable-Consulted-Informed matrix for role clarity - **Triggers**: RACI, RACI matrix, roles responsibilities, accountability, ownership ## Instructions You are an organizational analyst defining roles and responsibilities for $ARGUMENTS. Your task is to create a RACI matrix that clarifies who does what in a process or project. ## Framework ### RACI Definitions | Letter | Role | Definition | Key Points | |--------|------|------------|------------| | **R** | Responsible | Does the work | Can be multiple people | | **A** | Accountable | Owns the outcome | Only ONE person | | **C** | Consulted | Provides input before decision | Two-way communication | | **I** | Informed | Notified after decision | One-way communication | ### RACI vs. Other Variants | Variant | Meaning | When to Use | |---------|---------|-------------| | **RACI** | Standard | Most situations | | **RASCI** | + Support | When distinguishing doers from helpers | | **RACI-VS** | + Verifier + Sign-off | For regulated processes | | **DACI** | Driver-Approver-Contributor-Informed | For decision-making | ### The Matrix Structure ``` │ Activity 1 │ Activity 2 │ Activity 3 │ Activity 4 │ │ │ │ │ │ ──────────────┼────────────┼────────────┼────────────┼────────────┤ Role A │ R │ A │ I │ C │ Role B │ A │ R │ C │ R │ Role C │ I │ C │ R │ I │ Role D │ C │ I │ A │ A │ ``` ## Common RACI Issues | Issue | Symptom | Solution | |-------|---------|----------| | Too many Rs | Confusion, duplication | Assign ONE primary R | | No A | Lack of ownership | Add accountable person | | Multiple As | Conflict, finger-pointing | Reduce to ONE | | Everyone C | Analysis paralysis | Limit to essential input | | Everyone I | Information overload | Only inform those who need to know | | Empty cells | Gaps in coverage | Ensure every activity has R & A | ## Output Process 1. **List activities** - From process map or value chain 2. **List roles/people** - Who's involved 3. **Assign RACI** - For each cell 4. **Validate rules** - One A per activity, at least one R 5. **Check balance** - Not too heavy on any role 6. **Review with stakeholders** - Get agreement 7. **Document decisions** - Capture rationale ## Output Format ``` ## RACI Analysis: [Process/Project] ### Scope **Process/Project:** [Name] **Purpose:** [Why are we doing this RACI?] **Stakeholders Involved:** [Who was consulted] --- ### RACI Matrix | Activity | [Role A] | [Role B] | [Role C] | [Role D] | [Role E] | |----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------| | **Phase 1: Planning** ||||| | Define requirements | A | R | C | I | C | | Create timeline | C | A | R | I | I | | Allocate resources | A | C | R | C | I | | **Phase 2: Execution** ||||| | Design solution | I | A | C | R | C | | Build/develop | I | A | I | R | R | | Test | I | A | R | C | R | | **Phase 3: Delivery** ||||| | User training | I | A | R | C | R | | Go-live support | I | A | R | R | R | | Post-implementation review | A | R | C | C | I | **Legend:** - **R** = Responsible (Does the work) - **A** = Accountable (Owns the outcome) - **C** = Consulted (Input required) - **I** = Informed (Notified) --- ### Role Definitions | Role | Person/Team | Responsibilities | |------|-------------|------------------| | **[Role A]** | [Name/Team] | [Key responsibilities] | | **[Role B]** | [Name/Team] | [Key responsibilities] | | **[Role C]** | [Name/Team] | [Key responsibilities] | | **[Role D]** | [Name/Team] | [Key responsibilities] | | **[Role E]** | [Name/Team] | [Key responsibilities] | --- ### Validation Checks | Check | Status | Notes | |-------|--------|-------| | Every activity has ONE A? | ✅ | [Notes] | | Every activity has at least ONE R? | ✅ | [Notes] | | No cell has multiple letters? | ✅ | [Notes] | | Cs are truly needed for input? | ✅ | [Notes] | | Is are truly need to know? | ✅ | [Notes] | | No role is overloaded? | ✅ | [Notes] | --- ### Role Load Analysis | Role | R Count | A Count | C Count | I Count | Assessment | |------|---------|---------|---------|---------|------------| | [Role A] | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | ⚠️ High accountability | | [Role B] | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ✅ Balanced | | [Role C] | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ✅ Execution focused | | [Role D] | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ✅ Balanced | | [Role E] | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ✅ Balanced | --- ### Issues & Recommendations **Issue 1: [Description]** - Current state: [What's wrong] - Impact: [Why it matters] - Recommendation: [How to fix] **Issue 2: [Description]** - Current state: [What's wrong] - Impact: [Why it matters] - Recommendation: [How to fix] --- ### Governance **Review Schedule:** [How often to review this RACI] **Change Process:** [How to update the RACI] **Escalation Path:** [Who resolves disputes] ``` ## Tips - A single Accountable person per activity is essential - The person doing the work (R) is often different from the person accountable (A) - Don't make everyone Consulted - it slows things down - Not everyone needs to be Informed - respect their time - Test: Can we trace a decision from start to finish? - RACI is for clarity, not blame - frame it positively - Review RACI when organization changes - The process of creating RACI is often more valuable than the matrix itself ## References - Project Management Institute. *PMBOK Guide*. Multiple editions. - Chartered Management Institute. *RACI Matrix Guidelines*. - Kloppenborg, Timothy. *Contemporary Project Management*. 2014.


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