Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working
DACI
Also called: DACI matrix
ELI5
A decision framework identifying driver, approver, contributors and informed parties.
Used in conversation
“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for DACI.”
Pitch context
You will see “DACI” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.
Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16