RACIafbakening

RACIafbakening refers to the process of defining roles and responsibilities within a project or business process using the RACI matrix. RACI is an acronym that stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. Each of these roles clarifies who does what, who owns the outcome, who provides input, and who needs to be kept up-to-date.

The 'Responsible' party is the individual or group who performs the task or work. There can be multiple 'Responsible' individuals. The 'Accountable' party is the single individual who owns the task or decision and is ultimately answerable for its completion or correctness. They delegate the work to the 'Responsible' parties. The 'Consulted' parties are those whose input is required before a decision or action can be taken. This is a two-way communication. The 'Informed' parties are those who need to be kept up-to-date on decisions or actions, but their input is not required. This is a one-way communication.

Implementing RACIafbakening helps to prevent confusion, duplication of effort, and tasks falling through the cracks. It provides clarity on decision-making authority and ensures that all stakeholders understand their part in a process. This structured approach is particularly useful in complex projects with many interdependencies and a diverse team. By clearly delineating these roles, organizations can improve efficiency, accountability, and overall project success.