3.1.2

The Johari Window

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The Johari Window

A useful model to analyse yourself against is the Johari Window. As with any self-assessment tool, you have to be fully honest with yourself. The window is divided into four sections.

1) The open or free area

1) The open or free area

  • The open or free area outlines what information you know and what you want others to know.
    • For example, you may share details about you, your vision, your approach here.
2) The blind area

2) The blind area

  • This area details what you do not know about yourself but what others know about you.
  • This is where feedback from others comes into play.
3) The hidden area

3) The hidden area

  • This is what you know about yourself that others do not know.
  • Often sensitive information about yourself will reside in this area.
4) The unknown area

4) The unknown area

  • This is what is unknown to both yourself and others.
    • For example, feelings, behaviours or attitudes.

Mapping the Johari Window & Involving Others

The Johari Window is a useful model for self-evaluation. Below is what the Johari window looks like.

Diagram
Involving others in your self-analysis

Involving others in your self-analysis

  • The Johari Window can be useful to get you to think carefully about yourself but it can also be useful to ask others, close to you and who know you well, to create a window for you.
Key principles for evaluation

Key principles for evaluation

  • Important principles for self-evaluation are:
    • Confidentiality.
    • Trust.
    • Respectful honesty.
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Introduction

1.1

Misconceptions & Key Principles

1.1.1Misconceptions & Key Principles of Leadership
2

Good Leadership Style

2.1

Analysing Leadership Style

2.1.1Leadership Style - Questions to Ask Yourself2.1.2Leadership Style - Misconceptions & Advice
2.2

The Qualities of a Good Leader

2.2.1What Makes a Good Leader?
3

Analysing Yourself

3.1

Understanding Yourself

3.1.1The Importance of Understanding Yourself3.1.2The Johari Window
3.2

Your Values & Dealing with Others

3.2.1Defining Your Values & Accepting Judgement
3.3

Personal Qualities: Being Reflective & Humble

3.3.1Self-Reflection, Making Mistakes & Humility
4

Building a Team

4.1

Important Principles for Building a Team

4.1.1Choosing the Right People & Team Beliefs
5

Decision-Making

5.1

The Key to Making Decisions Effectively

5.1.1The Importance of Patience for Decision-Making
6

Recap

6.1

5 Key Principles for Leading

6.1.1Recap: 5 Key Principles

Practice questions on The Johari Window

Can you answer these? Complete these activities in the Seneca app to progress towards your certificate.

  1. 1
    What does the blind area of the Johari Window detail?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What area of the Johari Window details what you know about yourself that others do not know?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Which area of the Johari Window should go in box 2?Multiple choice
  4. 4
    Which area of the Johari Window should go in box 3?Multiple choice
  5. 5
    Who would be a good person to ask to create a Johari Window for you? Multiple choice
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The Importance of Understanding Yourself

Defining Your Values & Accepting Judgement