niopd-pm-daci-framework

name	niopd-pm-daci-framework
description	Applies DACI decision-making framework to clarify roles and responsibilities in decisions. Use for cross-functional decisions, stakeholder alignment, or decision documentation.

DACI Decision Framework Skill

This skill applies the DACI framework to clarify decision-making roles and ensure effective cross-functional decisions.

Theoretical Foundation

DACI Roles

Role	Responsibility
Driver	Owns the decision process, ensures it happens
Approver	Makes the final call, accountable for outcome
Contributors	Provide input, expertise, perspectives
Informed	Need to know the decision but don't participate

Key Principles

• One Approver: Only one person has final say
• Clear Driver: Someone owns moving it forward
• Right Contributors: Not too many, not too few
• Appropriate Informed: Don't over-communicate

When to Use

• Cross-functional decisions
• Major feature directions
• Resource allocation
• Process changes
• Strategic choices
• Conflict resolution

Instructions

Step 1: Define the Decision

• "What decision needs to be made?"
• "Why is this decision important?"
• "When does it need to be made?"
• "What are the options?"

Step 2: Assign Roles

Role	Person(s)	Why
Driver	[Name]	[Reason]
Approver	[Name]	[Reason]
Contributors	[Names]	[What they bring]
Informed	[Names]	[Why they need to know]

Step 3: Gather Input

Driver facilitates:

• Collect contributor perspectives
• Document options and trade-offs
• Synthesize recommendation

Step 4: Make Decision

Approver:

• Reviews input and recommendation
• Makes final decision
• Documents rationale

Step 5: Communicate

Driver:

• Informs all stakeholders
• Documents decision and reasoning
• Clarifies next steps

Step 6: Generate Document

File path: 03-docs/[YYYYMMDD]-daci-[decision]-v0.md

Format:

## Decision: [Title]

### DACI
| Role | Person |
|------|--------|
| Driver | [Name] |
| Approver | [Name] |
| Contributors | [Names] |
| Informed | [Names] |

### Options Considered
1. [Option A]: [Pros/Cons]
2. [Option B]: [Pros/Cons]

### Decision Made
[Decision statement]

### Rationale
[Why this decision]

### Next Steps
1. [Action]

Output Specifications

• File Naming: [YYYYMMDD]-daci-[decision]-v0.md
• Location: 03-docs/
• Template: references/daci-template.md

Related Skills

• niopd-pm-risk-analysis: Decision risks
• niopd-po-stakeholder-update: Communication
• niopd-st-swot: Option analysis