Diagonal Communication

Diagonal Communication

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

Diagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.

LIZ AI enables consistent diagonal communication across hierarchy levels and departments. Every presentation — regardless of who created it — is held to the same brand and data standards automatically.

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Other glossary terms

.odp file extension

An .odp file is a presentation created with LibreOffice Impress or other OpenDocument-compatible applications. Like .ppt files, it contains slides with text, images, effects, and media. The .odp format is part of the open OpenDocument standard, making it vendor-neutral and compatible across platforms. Most modern presentation tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint, can open and convert .odp files.

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AI-Powered Workflow

An AI-powered workflow is a business process in which artificial intelligence automates one or more steps that would otherwise require manual work. This can range from simple rule-based automation to fully autonomous agents that plan, execute, and adapt in real time. In communication and marketing teams, AI-powered workflows are used to streamline content production, approval processes, and distribution — reducing time-to-delivery and freeing teams for higher-value work.

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Animations in PowerPoint

Animations in PowerPoint are visual effects that are applied to different items like graphics, title or bullet points, instead of the slides. There are many different animations like: Appear, Fade, Fly in.

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Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication encompasses all forms of information conveyed without words — including body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice. Research suggests that a significant portion of interpersonal communication is nonverbal. In presentations, nonverbal cues strongly influence how a message is received: open posture conveys confidence, eye contact builds trust, and a steady voice signals authority. Presenters who align their nonverbal signals with their verbal content are generally perceived as more credible and engaging.

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