What is the difference between hierarchy, flat and matrix?

A hierarchy chart stacks levels from the top box down. A flat chart puts teams side by side with few levels. A matrix chart shows people reporting along two lines.

Are the names filled in?

No. The boxes hold grey lines. You type the names and roles yourself.

Can I use it for a club or a school?

Yes. The boxes carry no fixed names, so the same layout works for any group.

Can I have photos in the boxes?

Type it as a twist, such as with photos. It is a request for photos, not a promised result.

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Org chart: hierarchy, flat, matrix

Organizational charts — an org chart with boxes for CEO, managers and teams connected by lines, plain rectangular boxes joined by thin right-angle connector lines, bold top box

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An org chart shows who reports to whom in an organisation. These nine show a hierarchy chart with a CEO, managers and teams; a flat chart with teams side by side; and a matrix chart. Only the CEO and Manager headings are lettered; the other boxes hold grey lines. Type a twist, such as circle nodes, and it is a request.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between hierarchy, flat and matrix?: A hierarchy chart stacks levels from the top box down. A flat chart puts teams side by side with few levels. A matrix chart shows people reporting along two lines.
Are the names filled in?: No. The boxes hold grey lines. You type the names and roles yourself.
Can I use it for a club or a school?: Yes. The boxes carry no fixed names, so the same layout works for any group.
Can I have photos in the boxes?: Type it as a twist, such as with photos. It is a request for photos, not a promised result.

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