Johari's Window
Purpose
Expand the open area through feedback and disclosure
How to Use
From Johari Window Exercise PDF. 1. Draw the 2x2 (Open/Blind/Hidden/Unknown). 2. Each participant receives the adjectives list. The person receiving insights chooses 12 adjectives for themselves; each other participant chooses 8 adjectives for that person. 3. One at a time, participants reveal one adjective. Ask the individual if it was on their list -- if yes: OPEN; if no: BLIND. 4. Continue until at least 10 OPEN adjectives are listed. 5. The individual reveals any remaining adjectives not yet surfaced -- if no one shared it: HIDDEN. 6. Debrief: what did you learn from your Blind quadrant? What are you willing to move from Hidden to Open?
Created by Joseph Luft & Harrington Ingham
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |