Before a project kicks off, use this to settle who's doing the work, who's accountable if it stalls, and who just needs a heads-up — so no task is left waiting on an approval nobody was actually assigned to give.
Responsible
Does the work and executes the task.
Accountable
Owns the outcome and ensures the task gets done properly.
Consulted
Weighs in before the work happens — a subject matter expert, or someone on an affiliated project.
Informed
Kept in the loop after the fact — a department director, for example.
List your tasks, add your roles, and click each cell to cycle through responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed.
Click a cell in the matrix below to cycle it through R → A → C → I → (blank).
Legend: R = Responsible (does the work) · A = Accountable (owns the outcome) · C = Consulted (gives input) · I = Informed (kept in the loop)