General
cascade
What does cascade mean?
To relay a message or decision level by level through the org, from leadership to teams.
"HR will cascade the new policy to managers this week."
Origin
Metaphor of water cascading down; corporate comms usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does cascade mean in a corporate context?
It means to relay a message or decision down through the organisation level by level, from leadership to teams.
How do you use cascade in a sentence?
For example: 'HR will cascade the new policy to managers this week.'
Why is it called cascade?
It draws on the metaphor of water cascading down, applied to information flowing down an org chart.
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