Lines of varying designs can be used to show the relationship between levels. These can be hierarchical levels or divisions that have a connection with each other, as in a flat organization. What is important, is that your organizational chart has different levels. Departments, positions, employees and partners can be visualized using boxes to illustrate hierarchies and relationships.īut don’t let this traditional layout prevent you from thinking “outside of the box.” An org chart can also include photos, names, contact details, icons, links and email addresses. The content and layout of an org chart can vary. An organizational chart, or org chart, illustrates the internal structure of a company, institution or project.