The Johari Window

Joseph Luft Harry Ingham

Of Human Interaction
1969

THE JOHARI WINDOW What the colleague or supervisor knows about you What you know about yourself What the colleague or supervisor does not know about you

Public or Open Self

Hidden or Secret Self

What you do not know about yourself

Blind Self

Undiscovered or Subconscious Self

Public or Open Self

A persons knowledge of his or her behaviors and other aspects of professional practice that correspond to the colleagues or supervisors knowledge The area in which communication occurs most effectively and where the person is least likely to be defensive Goal = broaden or enlarge this cell with the person

Hidden or Secret Self

The person knows aspects about his or her behavior and professional practice that the colleague or supervisor does not know. The person tends to conceal these for fear that the supervisor may use them to punish, hurt, or exploit. This cell demonstrates the importance of a climate of trust and credibility.

Blind Self
The supervisor knows about aspects of a persons behaviors and professional practice of which the person is unaware. This cell size is reduced as the leadership role or supervision develops and matures.

Undiscovered Self
Neither the person nor the colleague or supervisor know all the potential for the persons behavior and professional practice. The size of this cell reduces as the leadership or supervisory role develops.

The Desired Direction of Teacher Development

Public Self

Secret Self

Blind Self

Undiscovered