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

SmartArt

SmartArt is a built-in feature in Microsoft PowerPoint (and other Office applications) that converts text and data into visual diagrams — such as process flows, hierarchies, cycles, and relationship maps — with a single click. SmartArt removes the need to manually draw and align shapes, making it easy to create professional-looking visuals quickly. It is particularly useful for illustrating organizational structures, project workflows, and strategic frameworks in presentations.

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Glossophobia

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. It is one of the most commonly reported phobias, affecting an estimated 75% of people to some degree. Symptoms range from mild anxiety and nervousness to severe physical reactions such as sweating, shaking, and a racing heart. Glossophobia can significantly limit a person's professional and social opportunities. It is generally treatable through practice, exposure therapy, coaching, and structured presentation skills training.

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Notes Page view

The Notes Page view in PowerPoint shows a smaller version of the slide with a small area for notes underneath. In the presentation every slide has it's own space for notes. During the presentation the notes do not appear on screen. They are just visible in the presentation mode.

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TOK Presentation

The Theory of knowledge (TOK) presentation is an essential part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB). The TOK presentation assesses a student's ability to apply theoretical thinking to real-life situations.

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