Johari Window

What are the 4 quadrants of Johari window?

1. Open Area.
2. Blind Spot.
3. Hidden Area.
4. Unknown.

What are the 3 main goals of Johari window?

The 3 main goals of Johari window are:

1. Focus on feedback,
2. Shared discovery together,
3. Self-disclosure and Self-discovery.

What is blind area?

The blind area in a Johari Window represents the things that one does not know about oneself but that other know about them. It is the ‘feedback’ that others give that really tell us who we are and what we are to others. This eventually helps us learn more about others and thus we can grow and develop.

Why is the Johari Window useful?

Johari window is a useful method in that it helps us learn about ourselves, discover our potential both from our personal point of view and from others in the form of feedback. It is all about making ourselves aware of our own interpersonal skills. This is especially useful in a team or work setting since it gives an insight into how we work in a team with the skills that we have and what other skills can be gained to perform better.

How does SWOT analysis and Johari Window help in self-analysis?

Both these methods speak volumes about our interpersonal skills and our awareness about them. They help us confront our weaknesses, our strengths, our goals, our behavior and so much more.

These also give the employer an understanding of which employee is best suited for a particular job and how they can build teams that will deliver the best work.

What are the disadvantages of Johari Window?

1. People do not always give honest feedback and that can prove to be harmful for an individual seeking it.
2. Sometimes, the people who seek feedback might not take it in a positive light and that can reflect in an even deficient performance.
3. This concept does not work for every kind of organization and is only partially useful.

What are the basic features of Johari Window?

There are 4 broad grids in a Johari window and they stand for the following:

1. Open area: This is the arena which is known by you as well as others.
2. Blind spot: This is unknown to you but clear to others.
3. Hidden area: These are the traits or qualities that are known to you but unknown to others like your weaknesses and strengths.
4. Unknown: This is unknown to everyone and is thus the hardest to work upon.