Calculator Library / Roles and Accountability
Assign Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed roles across a project or process. Edit the tasks and role columns, watch the tool flag missing or duplicate Accountable owners, then print or export the finished matrix.
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Roles: Responsible - Accountable - Consulted - Informed
Word and Google Docs exports download an HTML document. Excel exports an `.xls` worksheet, and Google Sheets exports a CSV file that can be imported into Sheets.
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List every task or decision down the left column, then name the roles or people involved as column headers. For each cell, choose whether that role is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed. Aim for exactly one Accountable owner per row; the preview flags rows with zero or more than one Accountable assignment so the team can resolve the gap before the project starts.
| Role | Meaning | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Responsible (R) | Does the work to complete the task | Can be assigned to more than one person or role |
| Accountable (A) | Owns the outcome and signs off on completion | Assign to exactly one person or role per task |
| Consulted (C) | Provides input before the work is finalized | Two-way communication before the decision is made |
| Informed (I) | Notified after the decision or task is complete | One-way communication, no input required |
Use Print / Save PDF to open the browser print dialog and save the finished matrix as a PDF. Use the Word and Excel buttons when you need an editable file for Microsoft Office. Use the Google Doc and Google Sheet buttons when you need a file that can be uploaded or imported into Google Drive.
RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. It clarifies who does the work, who owns the outcome, who must be consulted before a decision, and who only needs to be kept informed.
No. Each task should have exactly one Accountable (A) owner. This tool flags rows with zero or more than one Accountable assignment so the team can resolve the conflict.
Build a RACI matrix during project charter, DMAIC planning, kaizen event scoping, or any time a cross-functional process has unclear ownership or handoffs.
Yes. This tool supports print or save-as-PDF, Word-compatible HTML, Excel-compatible spreadsheet output, Google Docs-compatible HTML, and Google Sheets-compatible CSV.