Vertical Communication

Vertical Communication

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

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.

LIZ AI supports vertical communication by ensuring leadership decks and board presentations are always data-accurate, brand-compliant, and ready to deliver — without the manual preparation burden on executive teams.

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Student Response System (SRS)

A student response system (SRS) is a technology that allows students to respond to questions or polls during a class or presentation using personal devices or dedicated clickers. Responses are collected and displayed in real time, giving instructors immediate insight into comprehension levels and enabling on-the-spot adjustments to pacing or content. Student response systems improve engagement, reduce passive listening, and make large group instruction more interactive.

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.potx file extension

A .potx file is a file which contains, styles, texts, layouts and formatting of a PowerPoint (.ppt) file. It's like a template and useful if you want to have more than one presentation with the same formatting.

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Informal Communication

Informal communication is spontaneous, unstructured interaction between people that falls outside official organizational channels. It includes hallway conversations, team chat messages, lunch discussions, and impromptu calls. While informal communication is not planned or documented, it plays a vital role in organizational culture — building relationships, sharing tacit knowledge, and enabling faster problem-solving. In remote and hybrid workplaces, replicating the natural flow of informal communication has become an important design challenge.

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Outline view

The outline view in PowerPoint shows a list with the whole text of all slides on the left of the screen. There are no images and graphics displayed in this view. It's useful for editing the presentation and can also be saved as a Word document.

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