DACI Decision Rights
Use DACI to clarify decision rights for cross-functional development decisions.
DACI Decision roles What does DACI assign? One role moves it, one approves it, many may shape it. Role distinction Driver vs Approver: what is the difference? A Driver without an Approver becomes a coordinator. An Approver without a Driver becomes a bottleneck. Objection handler Everyone needs to sign off on the facade choice because everyone is affected. Your line Everyone affected should be heard, but not everyone should approve. Let's list Contributors separately from the one Approver so input is broad and the decision still lands. Do not frame DACI as reducing voice. Frame it as protecting decision clarity.…
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