Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-1-2-the-johari-window [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: Leadership for Teachers - Seneca Certified Leader](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader.md) › The Johari Window # The Johari Window CPD: Leadership for Teachers (by Sam Strickland), topic 3.1.2 ## 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-03/33d86333-8d2b-4e66-8072-cf972ba2d4b8/vision-.jpg) - 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/f0ea0d51-5bbd-41b4-b6fe-c9b4a9f8eb0e/feedback-1825515_1920.jpg) - 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-07/85022e76-668d-464d-b34c-aecd57ee3a90/Lock-Locksmith-Padlock-Secure-Security.jpg) - 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/courseImages/chemistry/3.1.1%20-%20Relative%20formula%20mass/question-mark-2123967_640-min.jpg) - 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. ![](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-03/83ab1200-5310-42b5-bf5c-4d6e827e9373/Johari-Window-%20(1).png) ### Involving others in your self-analysis ![Involving others in your self-analysis](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/83e837d3-7fe5-4695-98f8-1be7d9a665c1/men-group.jpg) - 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-08/ba5308fd-0d6a-4c8d-b0b6-94db9157ab56/hand-shake-handshake-.jpg) - Important principles for self-evaluation are: - Confidentiality. - Trust. - Respectful honesty. ## Test yourself on The Johari Window - What does the blind area of the Johari Window detail? - What area of the Johari Window details what you know about yourself that others do not know? - Which area of the Johari Window should go in box 2? - Which area of the Johari Window should go in box 3? - Who would be a good person to ask to create a Johari Window for you? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/be4ffe14-084a-46d1-877d-f1fd316b347c/section/41b5c719-6d5f-481b-9336-39292e7b743b/session) - Previous topic: [3.1.1 The Importance of Understanding Yourself](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-1-1-the-importance-of-understanding-yourself.md) - Next topic: [3.2.1 Defining Your Values & Accepting Judgement](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-2-1-defining-your-values-and-accepting-judgement.md) ## CPD: Leadership for Teachers (by Sam Strickland) contents ### 1 Introduction - 1.1 Misconceptions & Key Principles - [1.1.1 Misconceptions & Key Principles of Leadership](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/1-1-1-misconceptions-and-key-principles-of-leadership.md) ### 2 Good Leadership Style - 2.1 Analysing Leadership Style - [2.1.1 Leadership Style - Questions to Ask Yourself](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/2-1-1-leadership-style-questions-to-ask-yourself.md) - [2.1.2 Leadership Style - Misconceptions & Advice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/2-1-2-leadership-style-misconceptions-and-advice.md) - 2.2 The Qualities of a Good Leader - [2.2.1 What Makes a Good Leader?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/2-2-1-what-makes-a-good-leader.md) ### 3 Analysing Yourself - 3.1 Understanding Yourself - [3.1.1 The Importance of Understanding Yourself](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-1-1-the-importance-of-understanding-yourself.md) - [3.1.2 The Johari Window](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-1-2-the-johari-window.md) - 3.2 Your Values & Dealing with Others - [3.2.1 Defining Your Values & Accepting Judgement](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-2-1-defining-your-values-and-accepting-judgement.md) - 3.3 Personal Qualities: Being Reflective & Humble - [3.3.1 Self-Reflection, Making Mistakes & Humility](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/3-3-1-self-reflection-making-mistakes-and-humility.md) ### 4 Building a Team - 4.1 Important Principles for Building a Team - [4.1.1 Choosing the Right People & Team Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/4-1-1-choosing-the-right-people-and-team-beliefs.md) ### 5 Decision-Making - 5.1 The Key to Making Decisions Effectively - [5.1.1 The Importance of Patience for Decision-Making](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/5-1-1-the-importance-of-patience-for-decision-making.md) ### 6 Recap - 6.1 5 Key Principles for Leading - [6.1.1 Recap: 5 Key Principles](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-leadership-for-teachers-seneca-certified-leader/6-1-1-recap-5-key-principles.md)