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RACI Matrix Template for Product Teams
A RACI matrix template for clarifying roles and responsibilities on cross-functional projects. Includes RACI vs DACI comparison, validation rules, and...
Updated 2026-03-04
RACI Matrix
| # | Item | Value (1-10) | Effort (1-10) | Score | Priority | Owner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.0 | ||||||
| 2 | 2.5 | ||||||
| 3 | 1.8 | ||||||
| 4 | 1.2 | ||||||
| 5 | 1.1 |
#1
3.0
#2
2.5
#3
1.8
#4
1.2
#5
1.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How detailed should the task list be?+
Aim for 10-25 tasks for a typical project. Fewer than 10 and you are probably missing important deliverables. More than 25 and the matrix becomes unwieldy. Each task should be a discrete deliverable or milestone, not a sub-task. "Write PRD" is the right level. "Write Section 3 of the PRD" is too granular. If you need sub-task-level tracking, put that in your project management tool and keep the RACI at the deliverable level.
Should I use names or roles in the columns?+
Use roles when the RACI will outlast the current team composition (process documentation, repeatable launch playbooks). Use names when the matrix is for a specific one-time project and you need to eliminate ambiguity about exactly who is doing what. For the filled example above, we used both: roles as column headers and names in the roles table, so either can be referenced.
What is the difference between RACI and RASCI?+
RASCI adds a fifth role: Supportive (S). The Supportive person assists the Responsible person in executing the task but does not own it. In practice, most teams find that R already covers this (you can have multiple Rs on a task). RASCI adds complexity without adding clarity for most projects. Stick with RACI unless your organization has a specific need for the Supportive distinction.
How do I handle tasks that span multiple sprints?+
If a task spans multiple sprints (like "Build backend"), you have two options. Option 1: Keep it as one row in the RACI and track sprint-level breakdown in your [sprint planning](/guides/how-to-run-sprint-planning) separately. Option 2: Split it into milestone-level rows ("Build API endpoints," "Build data migration," "Performance testing"). Option 1 keeps the matrix simple. Option 2 is better for large, multi-month projects where you need milestone-level accountability.
When should I update the RACI?+
Update it when any of these happen: a new task or deliverable is added to the project, a team member joins or leaves, a task is reassigned, or scope changes eliminate a task. Do not update it for routine status changes (a task going from "in progress" to "done"). The RACI tracks accountability, not status. Use your project management tool for status tracking. ---
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