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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

1Introduction

1.1Misconceptions & Key Principles

1.1.1Misconceptions & Key Principles of Leadership

2Good Leadership Style

2.1Analysing Leadership Style

2.1.1Leadership Style - Questions to Ask Yourself

2.1.2Leadership Style - Misconceptions & Advice

2.2The Qualities of a Good Leader

2.2.1What Makes a Good Leader?

3Analysing Yourself

3.1Understanding Yourself

3.1.1The Importance of Understanding Yourself

3.1.2The Johari Window

3.2Your Values & Dealing with Others

3.2.1Defining Your Values & Accepting Judgement

3.3Personal Qualities: Being Reflective & Humble

3.3.1Self-Reflection, Making Mistakes & Humility

4Building a Team

4.1Important Principles for Building a Team

4.1.1Choosing the Right People & Team Beliefs

5Decision-Making

5.1The Key to Making Decisions Effectively

5.1.1The Importance of Patience for Decision-Making

6Recap

6.15 Key Principles for Leading

6.1.1Recap: 5 Key Principles

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