An org chart (organizational chart) is the visual representation of a company's reporting structure, showing who reports to whom and how teams are organized. The chart also documents what each role does at a high level and how groups connect across functions. It is used both as a clarity tool for employees and as a strategic design tool for organizational structure. It's more than a hierarchy diagram. The org chart shapes how decisions get made, where information flows, and ultimately what kind of company gets built.
What an org chart shows:
Reporting relationships: every employee's manager and chain of command up to CEO.
Team structure: how individuals group into teams, departments, and divisions.
Cross-functional connections: do...