MENTAL MODEL · M1585

DRI - Directly Responsible Individual

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

For any project, task, or meeting agenda, a single individual must be explicitly designated as the directly responsible person. This person has the final decision-making authority and bears the ultimate responsibility.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Eliminates diffusion of responsibility. A task without a DRI is doomed to fail. When everyone is responsible, no one is responsible. The DRI's name must be written in the most prominent place in the document.

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Anchor fast decisions

Clearly assigns a single individual who is directly accountable for the outcome, avoiding diffusion of responsibility and enhancing execution and accountability.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Assign a single responsible person. 2. Grant the necessary authority. 3. Hold that person accountable for results.

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