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Decision Rights (DACI)

Change ManagementOrganisation design

Reference model

DACI FrameworkA canvas of 4 boxes laid out on a grid of 2 columns and 2 rows: Driver, Approver, Contributors, Informed.DriverThe person who drives the decision process.ApproverThe person who has the final say on the decision.ContributorsPeople who provide input and expertise.InformedPeople who need to be kept updated on the decision.

DACI stands for Driver, Approver, Contributor, and Informed, outlining the roles in decision-making.

About this model

DACI is a framework that helps teams clarify decision-making roles, ensuring accountability and effective collaboration.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Identify the decision to be made.
  • Assign roles based on the DACI framework.

What this does

Clarifies roles in decision-making by defining who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each decision.

When to use it

Use it when a team needs to clarify who makes decisions and who supports them, especially during change initiatives.

Not when: Do not use it when roles are already clear or when decisions are straightforward and do not require collaboration.

What happens next

Develop a communication plan to share the decision rights with the team.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Project Scope
  • Stakeholder Analysis

Feeds into →

  • Implementation Plan

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Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.