Johari Window

A Johari window is a psychological tool created by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in 1955 in the United States.

It was developed while researching group dynamics.

Today the JW model is especially relevant because of the modern emphasis on soft skills, behavior, empathy, cooperation, inter-group development and interpersonal development.

Johari window

Arena. What is known by the person about

him/herself and also known by others. Examples: your name, the color of your hair,

the fact you own a car.

Blind Spot. What is unknown by the person about

him/herself but what others know. Examples: your own manners, the feelings of

other persons about you.

Facade. What the person knows about him/herself that

others do not know. Such as: your secrets, your hopes, desires,

what you like and what you dislike.

The Unknown. Traits unknown by the person about

him/herself and also unknown by others. The unknown also has potential to influence

the rest of the JW.