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Governance

RACI Framework

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Shelley Taylor

August 11, 2025

The RACI model is a framework that can be used to outline roles and responsibilities throughout the company and for specific projects.

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Overview

The RACI model is a useful framework that can be used to outline roles and responsibilities throughout your family business and for specific projects. The RACI model outlines who is Responsible (R) for doing the work; who is Accountable (A) to ensure objectives are met and tasks are completed; who is Consulted (C) and needs to provide input prior to completion; and who will be updated and Informed (I) on progress and decisions. The column headings across the top identify names or teams, the projects or decisions are listed on the left, and the roles (R, A, C and I) are entered into the grid. The framework is useful when there are many people and more than one team involved. RACI software and framework examples are readily available.

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About the contributor(s)

Shelley M. Taylor

Executive Director | Cofounder

Shelley Taylor is a Family Business Advisor who works with business-owning families on governance, structure, role clarity, generational transitions, development of the rising generation, and family councils.

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This is a collaborative resource, created by the staff and/or board members of Aspen Family Business Group.

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