A young person reflecting beside a colourful four-pane window

The Johari Window, made human

See yourself from a different point of view.

You know things about yourself. Other people notice things too. The Johari Window puts those two views together so you can learn, talk and grow.

In plain English

Imagine your personality is a room with a window.

Some parts are easy for everyone to see. Some are behind a curtain. And sometimes people outside can spot something that you cannot see from inside.

The Johari Window is simply a way to sort those different views into four areas. It is not about passing or failing. There is no “perfect” result.

The four panes

One window. Four useful conversations.

01

Open

You see it. They see it.

The parts of you that everybody knows — like being friendly, calm or organised.

02

Blind spot

They see it. You don't.

Qualities other people notice in you that you may not have noticed yourself.

03

Hidden

You see it. They don't.

Thoughts or qualities you know about yourself but do not often show to other people.

04

Unknown

Nobody sees it yet.

Parts of you that might appear in a new situation, challenge or relationship.

Ready when you are

Ask for honest feedback. Learn something useful about yourself.

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