2. INTRODUCTION
ď‚— Johari window is a psychological tool created
by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in 1955.
ď‚— The term Johari is a combination of the first
name of its creators.
ď‚— It can be used to help people understand and
improve interpersonal communication and
relationships.
ď‚— The concept of this model helps to improve
understanding between individuals , within a
group.
3. RELEVANCE OF JOHARI WINDOW
ď‚— Helps to understand about oneself.
ď‚— Personality development.
ď‚— Improves communication skills.
ď‚— Develops interpersonal relationships.
ď‚— Develops intergroup relationship
ď‚— Builds trust
ď‚— Fosters clear understanding.
ď‚— Improves team work.
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5. QUADRANTS OF JOHARI WINDOWARENA /OPEN SELF
ď‚— What is known by the person about him/herself
and is also known by others .
ď‚— Contains information about persons
behaviour,attitude,feelings,emotions,knowled
ge,experience,skills,views etc known by
ourselves and others.
ď‚— Every group should aim to increase open area
for efficient productivity.
6. QUADRANT 2: BLIND SPOT
ď‚— What is unknown by the person about him/herself
but which others know.
ď‚— This can be simple information, or can involve
deep issues which are difficult for individuals to
face directly, and yet can be seen by others.
ď‚— EXAMPLE: Critical nature of people and not being
aware of it, our peculiarities and mannerism.
7. QUADRANT 3: FACADE
What the person knows about him/herself that
others do not
Example: Sensitiveness, fears.
8. WINDOW 4: UNKNOWN AREA
ď‚— What is unknown by the person about him/herself
and is also unknown by others.
ď‚— Includes feelings, attitudes, capabilities, aptitudes or
other much deeper aspects of personality.
ď‚— EXAMPLES:
1. A repressed or subconscious feeling.
2. Natural ability or aptitude that a person doesn't
realize.
3. An ability that is underestimated.
One can trace this area through hypnosis, analysis of
daydreams, night dreams etc.
10. BENEFITS
ď‚— Easy to grasp, flexible outcomes.
ď‚— Catalyses open sharing of information.
ď‚— This method will create a shared reference point.
11. DRAWBACKS
ď‚— Some things are better not communicated.
ď‚— Some people may pass on information further than
you desire.
 Some cultures don’t have a very open and accepting
approach to feedback.
12. REFERENCE
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Richard West,Lynn.H.Turner, Understanding
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Thomas Tufle, Paolo mefalopulous , Participatory
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Bichano, Gopalan , Management Guide to quality and
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