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The Accountability Matrix

The primary purpose of an accountability matrix is to:

Clarify roles and responsibilities: It ensures that everyone involved
in a project or process understands their role and what is expected of them.

Promote communication: By defining who needs to be consulted or informed,
it helps ensure that the right people are involved in decisions and kept in the loop.

Prevent confusion and duplication: It reduces the risk of tasks being
overlooked or done twice due to a lack of clarity.

Enhance accountability: It clearly designates who is ultimately responsible
for each task, making it easier to track progress and ensure tasks are
completed on time and to the expected standard

  1. Responsible (R):

    • Determine This is the person or group responsible for executing
      a particular task or activity. They are the ones who perform the work.
  2. Accountable (A):

    • Establish The person who is ultimately accountable for the
      task's success or failure. This is typically a single individual who ensures
      the work gets done, makes decisions, and often delegates the task to the
      "Responsible" party
  3. Consulted (C):

    • If These are the individuals or groups who need to provide
      input or expertise before a task can be completed. They are consulted for
      their knowledge or opinions
      .
  4. Informed (I):

    • Incorporate This category includes individuals or teams who need to be
      kept in the loop about the task's progress or completion but don't have a
      direct role in executing or decision-making for that task
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