How companies are run
Reporting line
Who you formally answer to. A solid line is your line manager; a dotted line is someone you also work for or keep informed, without them being your manager.
You'll hear it as
I report to the CTO, with a dotted line to the head of product.
Why it matters to you.
A dotted line can be as influential as a solid one. Know who has a say in your review.
Also called Dotted line.
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