What Is The Johari Window ~ How It Can Help?

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There are so many fascinating layers to how we perceive things and how others perceive us. It’s truly astounding to consider how much our perspective shapes our understanding of the world. The Johari Window perfectly captures this concept, highlighting the intricate dynamics between self-awareness and external perception. By acknowledging that there are aspects of ourselves that we may not be fully aware of, we open up a world of growth and learning.

Embracing different perspectives through prayer allows us to uncover blind spots or hidden areas that others can see but we cannot. It’s like peering through a multifaceted prism, where each angle reveals a new truth about ourselves – one that might surprise or enlighten us. Let’s encourage each other to explore these various viewpoints with curiosity and an open mind, for it is in doing so that we embark on a journey toward deeper self-understanding and empathy for others.

Right in the Bible, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all walked with Jesus, yet each had their own story or perspective to share. Just like the Johari window points out, we know ourselves, others know us, and how things appear can be different depending on whose perspective it looks through.

For example, I may know that I am 6’4″ tall, and since I have been playing basketball my whole life, I would consider that somewhat of an average height, yet someone who is seven years old may even look at me and think I am so very, very tall. Again, it is perspective that counts. When we use different perspectives, we can see the blind spots or hidden areas that we are unaware of yet others are very aware of! How familiar are you with yourself? Most people, including myself, have a limited understanding of themselves, how others see them, and how they are in reality. ~ Bill Greguska

Matthew 26:10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing for me.

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What Is The Johari Window Explained In 2 Minutes?

THE JOHARI WINDOW MODEL

1. Open/Self-Area Or Arena ~

The person and others will know the information about their attitudes, behavior, emotions, feelings, skills, and views. This is mainly where all the communications occur, and the larger the arena becomes, the more productive and dynamic the relationship will be. ‘Feedback solicitation’ is a process that happens by understanding and listening to feedback from another person.

This way, the open area can be increased horizontally, decreasing the blind spot. The arena’s size can also be increased downwards, thus reducing the hidden and unknown regions by revealing one’s feelings to another person.

2. Blind Self Or Blind Spot –

There is information about yourself that others know in a group, but you will be unaware of it. Others may interpret you differently than you expect. The blind spot is reduced for efficient communication by seeking feedback from others.

3. Hidden Area Or Façade –

I’m sharing information that is known to you but will be kept unknown from others. This can be any personal information that you feel reluctant to reveal. This includes feelings, past experiences, fears, secrets, etc. We keep some of our emotions and information private as it affects relationships. Thus, the hidden area must be reduced by moving the information to the open spaces.

4. Unknown Area –

Information that is unknown to yourselves and others includes information, feelings, capabilities, talents, etc. This can be due to traumatic past experiences or events that can be unknown for a lifetime. A person will be unaware until he discovers his hidden qualities and capabilities or through observation of others. Open communication is also an effective way to decrease the unknown area and thus communicate effectively.

Example

Linda got a job in an organization. Her co-workers knew a little about her; in this context, the unknown and hidden areas would be more prominent, and the open space would be small. As the others don’t know much about her, the blind spot will also be smaller, and the model will be shown in Figure 1.

Johari Window ~ A Tool For Understanding Yourself!

Johari Window

Linda spent most of her free time sketching in the office, her preferred pastime, and her co-workers found her shy and elusive. With that evaluation, she understood how she tried to be more talkative and interacted more with co-workers. This helped her increase her open area and thus make the hidden and the unknown regions smaller. (Figure 2)

Linda received feedback from her co-workers, which enabled her to perform well in the office and achieve her actual capacity due to effective interaction among her colleagues.

The ‘Johari window is a helpful way to achieve understanding and enhance communication between the group members. American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed this Johari window model in 1955.

Information about Johari Window was found at:

Communicationtheory.org/the-Johari-window-model

Here’s A Summary Of How To Place The Adjectives:

1 /Arena – Adjectives selected by the individual and peers or significant others are placed in Arena.

2 / Façade – Adjectives selected by the individual only are placed on Façade.

3 / Blind Spot – Adjectives selected by peers or significant others only are placed in Blind Spot.

4 / Unknown – Adjectives not selected by anybody are placed in the unknown.

360 Feedback ~ The Johari Window

The Participant Can Use Adjectives Like These

(As Possible Descriptions In The Johari Window)

able
accepting
adaptable
bold
brave
calm
caring
cheerful
clever
complex
confident
dependable
dignified
empathetic
energetic
extroverted
friendly
giving
happy
helpful
idealistic
independent
ingenious
intelligent
introverted
kind
knowledgeable
logical
loving
mature
modest
nervous
observant
organized
patient
powerful
proud
quiet
reflective
relaxed
religious
responsive
searching
self-assertive
self-conscious
sensible
sentimental
shy
silly
smart
spontaneous
sympathetic
tense
trustworthy
warm
wise
wit