A RACI chart (RACI matrix) clarifies roles and responsibilities, making sure that nothing falls through the cracks. RACI charts also prevent confusion by assigning clear ownership for tasks and decisions. RACI charting is easy (here’s the Excel file for the one below).

Here is a high-level view of the RACI model. See our home page or templates page for an actual example.

Here is the RACI chart template (Excel) that was used for the parking lot re-paving project noted on the home page (see the suggestions below if you’d like some guidance in using the template):

A deliverable is a tangible outcome that is produced during the execution of a project. Deliverables can be small or large, and can take on many different forms – here are a few examples: A study or plan to recommend a course of action A completed product design Funding approval for development and launch of a software update An ROI (return on investment) …

The best way to understand RACI charts is to look at an actual example (if you are already familiar with RACI charts and simply need to download a template, visit the RACI templates page).

There are four phases of the project lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closure.

In addition to looking spiffy, there are several features that take this cloud-based RACI Chart to a new level – It’s a Living Document Team members can view and update the document live, and always know that they are looking at the current version. Task Tracking and Automatic Updates

Project schedules are typically shown using a Gantt chart. The blocks on a Gantt chart represent the start and finish dates of project activities in the work breakdown structure. Using software like Microsoft Project, sequential and parallel activities are brought together to show the critical path for a project. Here is a simple Gantt chart made with Microsoft Excel –

When external events can potentially affect the progress of your project, it is important to analyze the risk. Every project carries a certain level of risk; the key is to keep it from negatively affecting your project. In order to do this, you must assess both the probability that the event will occur and the amount of impact that it could potentially have if it does occur. Whether the risk ...

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