Podcasts

Podcasts

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

Podcasts are episodic audio (and sometimes video) programs distributed digitally for on-demand listening. As a learning format, podcasts offer an accessible, low-barrier way to engage with expert knowledge, industry trends, and educational content — often during commutes, exercise, or other activities. Educational podcasts are increasingly integrated into blended learning programs as a supplement to formal training materials, and are especially effective for thought leadership and continuous professional development.

SlideLizard CREATOR stores your training slide libraries centrally — so every podcast-based course module is paired with current, brand-approved supporting slides that teams can access directly in PowerPoint.

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Other glossary terms

.pot file extension

A .pot file is a legacy PowerPoint template format used to define reusable styles, layouts, and formatting for presentations. Like its successor .potx, it allows teams to create multiple presentations that share the same visual identity without starting from scratch each time. The .pot format was replaced by .potx in Office 2007, which introduced an open XML-based structure for improved compatibility.

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Diagonal Communication

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.

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Corporate Events

Corporate events are organized gatherings hosted by companies for internal or external audiences. They include all-hands meetings, leadership summits, product launches, training days, client conferences, and team-building activities. Corporate events serve strategic purposes — aligning teams, communicating vision, building culture, or engaging customers. They vary widely in scale, from small departmental workshops to large multi-day conferences, and require careful planning around logistics, content, and attendee experience.

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Vertical Communication

Vertical communication means that information is passed from one person to the next according to a linear system based on their titles. This type of communication is used when a company follows a hierarchical structure or for important, sensitive information.

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