Framework
Decision

DACI

Driver, Approver, Contributor, Informed

Best for
clarifying decision roles
Time
15–30 min
Difficulty
Beginner

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DACI diagramSchematic of the DACI framework: Driver, Approver, Contributor, Informed.ApproverDriverInformedContributor
The DACI diagram — Driver, Approver, Contributor, Informed.
Example

Clarifying who decides on the new pricing model before launch

Driver
  • VP Product — owns the recommendation
Approver
  • CEO — final yes/no
Contributors
  • Finance lead
  • Head of CS
  • Eng lead
Informed
  • Sales team
  • Whole company at all-hands

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