RACI Checklist

Project Planning

Define the project objectives and deliverables

Identify the project stakeholders

Determine the scope of the project

Establish project timelines and milestones

Allocate project resources

Develop a project communication plan

Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies

Set project priorities and determine critical paths

Define project success criteria

Roles and Responsibilities

Identify key roles and responsibilities within the project team

Define the RACI matrix for each task or deliverable

Determine who is Responsible for each task or deliverable

Identify who should be Accountable for the overall success of the task or deliverable

Determine who should be Consulted for input or advice on the task or deliverable

Identify who should be Informed about the progress or completion of the task or deliverable

Assign roles and responsibilities to team members based on their expertise and availability

Communicate the RACI matrix to all project team members

Task Management

Break down project deliverables into smaller tasks

Assign tasks to team members based on their roles and responsibilities

Set deadlines and milestones for each task

Monitor the progress of each task and ensure they are on track

Address any issues or roadblocks that may arise during task execution

Coordinate dependencies between tasks and ensure a smooth workflow

Provide necessary resources and support to team members for task completion

Regularly review task progress and update the RACI matrix accordingly

Communication and Reporting

Establish regular communication channels within the project team

Conduct status meetings to discuss progress, issues, and updates

Share relevant project information and documentation with team members

Ensure effective communication between team members and stakeholders

Keep stakeholders informed about project milestones and deliverables

Prepare and distribute progress reports to stakeholders as per the communication plan

Address any concerns or questions raised by stakeholders promptly

Maintain documentation of all communication and decisions made throughout the project

Risk Management

Continuously monitor and assess potential risks to the project

Identify risk triggers and establish early warning indicators

Develop contingency plans for high-impact risks

Assign responsibility for risk management tasks

Regularly review risk mitigation strategies and make necessary adjustments

Communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders

Implement risk monitoring and control mechanisms

Document and learn from any risks that materialize during the project

Project Closure

Evaluate project outcomes against the defined success criteria

Conduct a project review to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement

Ensure all project deliverables and documentation are complete

Obtain sign-offs and approvals from relevant stakeholders

Communicate project closure to all team members and stakeholders

Celebrate project success and recognize team contributions

Conduct a final review of the RACI matrix and update it as needed

Archive project documentation and lessons learned for future reference