Making an org chart: Is it really worth it?

What is an org chart?

• It’s a diagram that shows the internal structure of an organization or company.

• Each employee is represented by a box, and lines connect levels together.

• Entries may include images, contact info, job titles, and more.

• Employees may be grouped by department, team, unit, project, or location.

Org chart layout example

Do I need an org chart?

If you have ever run into these problems, you may benefit from making an org chart:

• Confusion about who’s responsible for what

• Difficulty helping new hires understand their roles

• Ambiguity when planning or communicating changes in the organizational structure

Benefits of using an org chart

• Better communication—roles and contact information are readily available

• Productive restructuring—you can easily adjust your structure to align it with your business objectives

• Accountability—make sure everyone knows their responsibilities

How to make your org chart

• Use online org chart software to make a professional org chart, then share the document with your team.

• You can even auto-generate an org chart from the information stored in a CSV file.