Johari Window Model - Four Quadrants
Sophia D. Abatay DDM 1 - B
1 Open/Free Area
The first pane in the window is
referred to as ‘open’ or ‘arena’. This
quadrant represents the actions,
behaviors and information that are known
to the individual and those around them.
This information is public and made
available through communication and
exchanges between the individual and
others. This includes information, facts,
skills and attitudes – anything that is
public knowledge.
3 Hidden Area
The third pane is referred to as ‘hidden’
or ‘facade’. This information is known to the
individual, but not known to anyone else. This
may consist of private information, which the
individual chooses to keep hidden. Feelings,
ambitions, dreams and opinions may be
withheld from the group by the individual out
of fear of negative reaction. Once the
individual trusts others they may choose to
reveal some of their hidden information.
Reference:
https://explorance.com/blog/discovering-blind-spots-in-360-degree-
feedback-with-the-johari-window/
02/10/21
2 Blind Area
The second quadrant is referred to as
‘blind’ or ‘blind spot’. Information in this
area is particularly useful in 360 reviews
for personal and professional
development. Actions and behaviors in
the blind area are known to others, but
the individual is not aware of them. The
information in the blind spot can be
positive or negative and include hidden
strengths or areas for improvement. The
blind spots that are discovered in a 360
evaluation give great insight into how
others perceive the individual, which
forms the starting point for development.
4 Unknown Area
The last window of information is
referred to as simply ‘unknown’. This
includes information, skills, behaviors,
etc. that are unknown to the individual
and to others. This includes subconscious
information that no one is aware of such
as early childhood memories,
undiscovered talents, etc.