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OBJECTIVES
1. To study all four regions of Johari Window.
(Source- http://sourcesofinsight.com/know-and-share-
2. To learn about transferring information from
yourself-enough/)
one region to another region of Johari Window.
3. To comprehend implementation steps of Johari
Above Johari Window Model exhibits that the
Window.
open area is increasing and blind area is decreasing. This
can be happen with the help of feedback solicitation.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Feedback is helpful for developing open area and
Exploratory research design was chosen for this
reducing blind area. This process of transferring
research. This study is based on secondary data.
information from blind area to open area can be helpful
Journals, magazines, books are used for collecting
for better understanding of oneself and group members.
information.
Ultimately the effect is individuals can have
Table No. 1
communication on the same wavelength.
Four regions of Johari window
Table No. 3
New team member – Johari Window Model
(Source- http://sourcesofinsight.com/know-and-share-
yourself-enough/)
1. Open area, open self, free area, free self, or 'the
arena' – this part exhibits behavioral pattern, (Source- http://sourcesofinsight.com/know-and-share-
attitude, motivation, feelings, emotion, yourself-enough/)
knowledge, experience, skills, views etc known Above Johari Window model diagram
by person himself and also known by team demonstrates about member of a new team or a person
members. who is new to existing team. Here open area and blind
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Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Computer Technology and Management (ICACTM)
In Association with Novateur Publications IJRPET-ISSN No: 2454-7875
ISBN No. 978-81-921768-9- 5
February, 23rd and 24th, 2018
area are small because team members know very less By having combine efforts of individual and
about new person whereas on other hand hidden area team members information can be move
and unknown area are large because of little information diagonally from unknown area to open area.
posses by team members about new member. E. Feedback
Table No. 4 Feedback can inform to individual about
Existing team member – Johari Window Model perception of team members about himself.
Feedback is like a reply by team members telling
about how the behavior of individual is effecting
on others. In this way feedback is crucial for
passing information in johari Window from one
area to another.
Table No. 5
Steps for implementation of Johari Window
Steps Particular Description
(Source- http://sourcesofinsight.com/know-and-share- Step1 Orientation Introducing the concept of Johari
yourself-enough/) Window to all team members
Step2 List Providing “Johari window adjective list”
to each participants
Above Johari Window model illustrates about Step3 About self After choosing one subject (one
existing team member. Here open area is large because participant), that subject himself will
others know about the person which is known to him write ten to twelve adjectives which he
thinks can describe him exactly.
also. With the help of feedback, process of disclosure, self
Step4 About subject At the same other participants will also
discovery we can reduce blind spot, hidden area and (one write about eight adjectives regarding
unknown area. Teams can perform better with help of participant ) subject which can describe him
effective communication and by sharing information. accurately.
Step5 Relieving Each participant will reveal one adjective
When team members knows about each other regarding
adjectives written about subject
perspectives, abilities, skills, feelings, attitude then
relationship of team members can become more Step6 Checking list Subject will check that whether that
adjective is written in his own list or not.
productive and whole team can become dynamic. Teams If yes then that adjective will get placed
can function more effectively when the information hold in open area if not then that adjective will
in open area is maximized. It can be possible in following get placed in Blind area.
ways: Step7 Continue Same process will be continued for all
participants
A. Observation
Step 7 Relieving Now subject will reveal adjective from
Team members can have close observation of a adjective his own list which have not been
person’s behavior, personality characteristics. identified by participants’. These
So the information collected through adjectives will get placed in Hidden area.
Step 8 Fill all parts of All areas of Johari window should be
observation can get communicated with the
Johari window filled after comparing subject’s list with
individual. This exercise will be helpful for participants list
expansion of open area. 1. If an adjective appears in
B. Self Disclosure both list it should place in
open area
Individuals can share information about
2. Where an adjective
themselves with team members. This is like appears only in subject’s
moving information from one area to another list and not in
area of Johari Window. In short individuals need participants’ list it should
place in Hidden area.
to disclose facts and team member will come to
3. If an adjective appears in
know more about that individual. participants’ list but not
C. Self Discovery in subject’s list it should
By recognizing self strength, by deciding goal of place in blind area.
4. Adjectives not appeared
life, by observing own values, by identifying
in any list will place in
inspiration around us, by journaling one can unknown area.
have self discovery. This discovered information
can be shared by self disclosure and can be Above exercise will be helpful for improving
move in to open area. understanding of team members for each other by
D. Shared Discovery expanding scope of their communication. Activities like
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Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Computer Technology and Management (ICACTM)
In Association with Novateur Publications IJRPET-ISSN No: 2454-7875
ISBN No. 978-81-921768-9- 5
February, 23rd and 24th, 2018
feedback solicitation, observation, self discovery, self CONCLUSION
disclosure, shared discovery are helpful for Johari window Model is proved to be one of the
understanding about oneself and it is also essential for successful models of developing understanding about
increasing perception of self characteristics. oneself and team members. Some important aspects of
Table No. 6 List of positive adjectives for Johari Window this model are its four quadrants, feedback, self
exercise disclosure and self discovery. By using this model both
able accepting adaptable bold Brave parties that is individual and team members can develop
calm caring cheerful daring Complex positive relationship and can also develop effective
communication as this model provide good amount of
confident dependabl dignified energetic extroverte
e d
information about person , perception of team members
friendly giving happy helpful idealistic , hidden qualities and unknown qualities etc. Johari
Window can be useful to discuss about the objectives,
independent ingenious intelligent introverte kind
d
opinions, skills and awareness of individual and team
knowledgeab logical loving mature modest members. The enhanced trust and improved
le communication can be developed in team by recurrently
nervous observant organized patient powerful using this model.
proud quiet reflective relaxed religious
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Using above positive adjectives is a good exercise at the
of Awareness in Interpersonal relations”
beginning stage and we can expand the scope of this
4) M. A. Akewukereke, Ibitoye Samuel Olukayode ,
exercise by including negative adjectives. The only
“Application of Johari Window Theory to
condition for adding negative adjectives is that all the
Understanding Librarian's Changing Roles as
participants should feel comfortable for the same.
Information Providers”
Table No. 7 List of negative adjectives for Johari Window
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