Nothing close enough? Start from a blank org chart → Describe it in one paragraph.
How to use an org chart template.
- 01Start at the top
Name the team lead or department head — the AI builds the hierarchy downward from there.
- 02Describe the reporting lines
List who reports to whom; you can use a bullet outline or a plain sentence per person.
- 03Add roles and headcount
Include job titles and optionally headcount per node to make spans of control visible.
- 04Export or share
Download PNG/SVG for decks or share a link for team wikis.
Questions about org chart templates
How deep should an org chart go?
Show the levels that are relevant to your audience. For a board presentation, 2–3 levels is enough. For an onboarding doc, you may go 4–5 levels to show individual contributors.
Can I show dotted-line reporting?
Yes — describe the indirect or matrix reporting relationship and the AI adds a dashed line between the nodes.
What is the difference between an org chart and a team topology diagram?
An org chart shows formal reporting lines. A team topology diagram shows how teams interact (stream-aligned, platform, enabling) regardless of reporting. Both can be built with ChatDiagram.