Perceptual Blocks, Personality and Self-Awareness

Why is self-awareness important? Understanding WHO you are and WHAT you feel are the first steps towards

Johari Window
Get Feedback
Known to Self Unknown to Self

Open
Disclose
n w nk n U o t o r e h sr et t O o n w n K t O oh

Blind

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Unknown

Named after creators Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham

Johari Window
Get Feedback
Known to Self Self Unknown to

Disclose

Open
n wo nk n U sr e h O oe h O o n wo n K t srt t t

Blind

Hidden

Unknown

Named after creators Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham

Increasing the Open Area

Feedback develops the open area by reducing the blind area. The open area can also be developed through the process of disclosure, which reduces the hidden area.

Reduce the Hidden Area

The unknown area can be reduced by
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Observation Self Discovery Mutual Enlightenment Group Discussion

Key Points:

In most cases, the aim in groups should be to develop the Open Area for every person. Working in this area with others usually allows for enhanced individual and team effectiveness and productivity. The Open Area is the space where good communications and cooperation occur, free from confusion, conflict and misunderstanding. Self-disclosure is the process by which people expand the Open Area vertically. Feedback is the process by which people expand this area horizontally. By encouraging healthy self-disclosure and sensitive feedback, you can build a stronger and more effective team.