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RACI matrix for product release.

A product-release RACI makes the release process easier to run and easier to audit. It distinguishes the person doing the work from the person who owns the final result. Define the activities at the level where handoffs occur, such as regression testing, release approval, and customer communication. Then assign responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed roles deliberately. One accountable owner per activity prevents competing approvals, while a short consulted list keeps decisions moving. Review the chart before each significant release and update it when the team or delivery process changes. Pair it with the delivery schedule and release checklist for the complete operating plan.

Tipo MatriceStandard 2×2 / N×M quadrant conventionMotore schematex-matrixAggiornato 24/09/2026
RACI Matrix — Product Release
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“A RACI matrix for a product release covering release scope, regression testing, go-live approval, and release notes. Show the responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed roles for each activity.”

Prova alloraAdd legal as consulted on release scope.Make customer success consulted on release notes.
Cosa contiene questo disegno

Leggi le decisioni che ne stanno alla base.

01Separate decisions

Give scope and go-live approval their own owners.

02Make work visible

Name the person responsible for each deliverable.

03Protect feedback loops

Consult the teams that need to review before release.

Use this for releases with several teams and defined approval points.

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FAQ

Domande frequenti

Why use RACI for releases?

It makes work, approval, review, and communication responsibilities explicit.

Who is responsible for testing?

The role doing the test work is responsible; accountability depends on the team’s process.

Does RACI replace a checklist?

No. A checklist tracks tasks; RACI clarifies the roles for those tasks.