How can an organizational chart help in understanding the structure of a company?

An organizational chart can help in understanding the structure of a company by providing a visual representation of the hierarchy and relationships between different roles and departments. It can show who reports to whom, the chain of command, and the distribution of roles and responsibilities. It can also include additional information such as contact details, location, and specialties, making it clear who does what and where. This can be particularly useful for new employees, stakeholders, or anyone needing to understand the company's structure quickly.

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Right size it – ensure that your chart isn't too large and overwhelming. "If you need to create three charts rather than one, do it. This way, your audience can get an overview of the organizational structure, then take a deeper dive into departments or divisions when they're ready," Reddigari recommends. Use shapes and colors consistently – use the same shape for supervisors, another shape for mid-level employees and a different one for junior employees. Also, choose one color for each division in your company and use it consistently. Add pertinent information – add details about your staff, such as contact information, location, clients or specialties so it's clear who does what and where, if someone's looking for help. Show assistants with a sidebar below the manager – Reddigari says this helps denote the assistant role while still clearly showing the manager's direct reports. Pay attention to spacing – make your chart easier on the eyes by keeping boxes equidistant from each other.

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Organizational Charts

Showcase your team with our Organizational Charts. Due to popular demand, we’ve created this collection of various editable designs that allow you to ...

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