What does RACI stand for?

Also known as a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM). It's a useful project management tool that will define/ identify four roles assigned to each duty: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed. Those four are usually presented inside a table that maps the project processes, milestones or tasks involved. The project manager then has an overview of who's in charge of what between team members.

How to create a RACI table in a PowerPoint presentation?

You can make a simple one using standard PPT tables. Simply fill them with R, A, C, I letters, or other visual symbols representing those functions. To save time, you can also re-use some of our table templates and vector signs. Having editable vector icons involved allows you to quickly change their color. Plus you can resize without losing image quality.

Why use RACI chart visuals in a presentation?

Using visual signs in a clear table makes the slides more readable & attractive to look at.

Colorful signs quickly indicate whether a duty has one or no responsible or accountable persons.
A compact, creative RAM table quickly paints a big picture of a project activity status. With one look you can see if every task has properly assigned key positions.
Using customizable PowerPoint tables allows you to quickly modify them and the content over time. Therefore you won't have to rely on external help from designers. Plus it keeps the professional look of your PM presentations!

Where are RAM maps used?

Here are list of areas where the RACI matrix template or alternative presentation tables can be used:

In project task management. For example, on a specific assignment level to manage distribution on a lower personal level.
Illustrating higher level project milestone responsibilities.
Drawing a map of personnel occupation status. Then you can evaluate your group's capacity for the next assignment(s) and start planning.
Explaining people and work management theories. You can also teach leadership skills by visualizing this matrix, and its alternatives, in an educational presentation.

The RAM is the mean for clearly defined roles and responsibilities. You will know exactly who is responsible, who is accountable, and who needs to be consulted or be informed at every stage. This will be important for your group's progress and improving your chances of mission success once it's seen to completion.

These visuals bring structure and clarity/clear up confusion. They explain the roles that stakeholders play within a project.

RACI matrix visuals contain ready-to-use modern diagrams, and charts illustrated with symbols dedicated to the following topics:

RAM infographics definition
Model participators diagram describing the four roles
Organizational hierarchy triangle design
Assignment template. Shows campaign brief roles of marketing director, brand manager, and advertising specialist
Responsibilities assignment table. Illustrated with hand-drawn markers and legend
RAM table showing deliverables and role symbols
Salesforce RACI matrix slide. Shows PM, web ops, buying, merchandising, and UX team positions
Road map for multiple teams with RAM signs
Assignment line graphics depicted with legend
Team and project steps - RAM model infographics
How to fill RAM map: instruction slide
RACI vs alternatives RATSI, DACI, RAPID, DCI, ARCI. Illustrated with different parts (authority, support, driver, approver, decision maker).

The last part of this slide deck comes with an added set of symbols as well. These elements can be used illustrate additional functions and work duties. You can extend this set by getting more business symbols (see 'Related Diagrams' section).

The color of all symbols, charts, and text is easy to modify. You can change them to colors of your preference or company brand. All graphics are in a vector format.

Edit fully in PowerPoint - vector shape set is fully customizable using built-in PowerPoint tools including:

changing the color of the sign fill and its' outline
adding shadows
changing shape and size, rotating, and flipping the object
putting shapes behind or on top of text

See editing demonstration in our HowTo Videos.

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