The DACI Decision Deck
Recall DACI roles and use them to clarify a studio decision quickly.
DACI What does DACI stand for in a decision-rights conversation? Four roles, not four voters. Objection: Everyone is affected, so everyone should approve. Everyone is affected, so everyone should approve. A content lock, patch inclusion, or launch timing decision has too many stakeholders. Your line Everyone affected should be heard at the right level. Approval still needs one accountable owner or we turn concern into veto power. Do not confuse impact with authority. The response respects stakeholder impact while preserving decision accountability. Contributor vs Approver: which one owns the call? Contributors can be many. Approver should be one. What is…
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