RACI matrix
A RACI matrix is a responsibility-assignment table that maps tasks to roles using four labels — Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed — to clarify who does what.
In depth
RACI matrices are usually drawn as a grid with tasks as rows and roles as columns. Each cell contains R, A, C, or I. There must be exactly one A per task, and any row should usually have at least one R. The discipline forces a team to make ownership explicit and surfaces ambiguity early.
Variants include RASCI (adds Support), DACI (driver, approver, contributor, informed), and RACI-VS (verifier, signatory). Choose the simplest variant your org will actually use.
OpenCharts supports RACI matrices as data tables attached to flowchart or swimlane nodes, plus a standalone RACI table template in the gallery.
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Swimlane diagram
A swimlane diagram is a flowchart that organizes activities into horizontal or vertical lanes, with each lane representing a different actor, role, or department responsible for those activities.
Process map
A process map is a visual representation of a workflow that documents the sequence of steps, decision points, and handoffs needed to complete a business outcome.