Explain the Quadrants 1,2,3 and 4 of the Johari Window.

- American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed this model in 1955. The idea
was derived as the upshot of the group dynamics in University of California and was later
improved by Joseph Luft. The name ‘Johari’ came from joining their first two names. This model
is also denoted as feedback/disclosure model of self-awareness.

1. Open Quadrants
- The person will be aware of the knowledge about his or her attitudes, behavior, emotions,
sentiments, skills, and viewpoints, as well as that of others. The communication takes place
mostly in this space, and as the space gets bigger, the relationship will become more dynamic
and effective. Understanding and paying attention to the feedback of another person is a
process known as "feedback solicitation."

2. Blind Quadrants
- In a group, there will be information about you that others know but you won't. You should
not assume how others will perceive you. By getting feedback from others, the blind area is
minimized for effective communication.

3. Hidden Quadrants
- Information that you own but will remain private from others. This can be any private
information that you are hesitant to divulge. We keep some of our information and feelings
private because it affects our relationships. As a result, the hidden area must be minimized by
transferring the information to the open areas. This includes feelings, past experiences, fears,
and secrets, among other things.

4. Unknown Quadrants
- Information that you and other people are unaware of. This encompasses the knowledge,
emotions, skills, and talents, among other things. This may be the result of upsetting recent
occurrences or long-forgotten incidents. The individual won't be aware of it unless he unearths
his hidden talents and abilities or through social observation. A good method to reduce the
unknown and improve communication is to be open with one another.