JOHARI WINDOW

& TRUST BUILDING

 Johari Window
 It is invented by Joseph Luft & Harry
Ingham.
 Contains 4 quadrants- Open, Hidden,
Blind & Unknown.
 It is used to improve understanding
between individuals or groups.
 Johari window model
Known to Not known to
self self
Known to
Others OPEN BLIND

Not known
to others HIDDEN UNKNOWN
Johari window divides personal
awareness into 4 quadrants.

1. Open quadrant- Known to self and

known to others.
2. Blind quadrant- Known to others but not
known to self
3. Hidden quadrant- Known to self but not
known to others.
4. Unknown quadrant- Not known to self
nor to others.
 Personality Types
1. The Open/Receptive
2. The Blabber mouth
3. The Pumper
4. The Hermit
This type of person has a clear self image and enough confidence. In a
management role he tends to feel respected and encouraged to grow.
This type of person talks a lot but does not listen too well. He is preoccupied
with himself and does not know when to keep quite. In a management role
employees tents to feel annoyed with that person.
This type of person is always asking about information from others but
gives very little in return. In a management role employees tends to feel
defensive and resentful.
This type of person lacks self knowledge and understanding. His
behaviour tends to be unpredictable and security oriented. In a
management role employees tends to feel confused and insecure about
expectations.
The size of open area can be expanded horizontally into Blind
space by seeking and actively listening to feedback from other
group members.
The size of open area can also be expanded vertically downward into the
hidden or unavoided space by sender’s disclosure of information, feelings
etc. about himself/herself to the group and group members.
Implementation of Johari window
able accepting adaptable bold brave

calm caring cheerful clever complex

confident dependable dignified energetic extroverted

friendly giving happy helpful idealistic

independent ingenious intelligent introverted kind

knowledgeable logical loving mature modest

nervous observant organised patient powerful

proud quiet reflective relaxed religious

responsive searching self-assertive self-conscious sensible

sentimental shy silly spontaneous sympathetic

tense trustworthy warm wise witty

Tips for using Johari Window
 Don’t be rash in your self-disclosure.
 Be careful in the way you give feedback.