Training Session: Exploring the Johari Window

Duration: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Learner Prep: It is best to base the Johari exercise on 360-degree feedback results. You can use our template questions here. 

Objective: To introduce and explore the concept of the Johari Window, emphasising self-awareness, self-disclosure, and effective communication.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard or flip chart and markers (optional, digital whiteboards are good here too!)
• Handouts (optional)

Training Agenda:

Introduction (2 minutes)

• Welcome the participant to the 1-2-1 training session.
• Explain the purpose of the session: To introduce the Johari Window as a framework for self-awareness and interpersonal communication.

Definition of the Johari Window (3 minutes)

• Provide a clear definition of the Johari Window:
  • The Johari Window is a model that represents the four quadrants of self-awareness, helping individuals understand what they know about themselves and what others know about them.

The Four Quadrants (4 minutes)

• Present and explain the four quadrants of the Johari Window:
  1. Open Area: Known to self and known to others (e.g., personality traits, skills).
  2. Blind Area: Unknown to self but known to others (e.g., habits or behaviours you're unaware of).
  3. Hidden Area: Known to self but not disclosed to others (e.g., private thoughts, emotions, or experiences).
  4. Unknown Area: Unknown to self and unknown to others (e.g., untapped potential, undiscovered talents).

Discussion on Self-Disclosure (4 minutes)

• Emphasise the importance of self-disclosure in expanding the Open Area.
• Encourage the participant to reflect on their own experiences of self-disclosure and how it has affected their relationships.

Practical Application (5 minutes)

• Provide scenarios or examples of situations where the Johari Window concept can be applied.
• Ask the participant to identify aspects of themselves or their communication that may fall into each quadrant.

Feedback and Communication (4 minutes)

• Discuss the role of feedback in the Johari Window model.
• Encourage the participant to seek and provide constructive feedback to expand the Open Area and reduce the Blind and Hidden Areas.

Benefits of Johari Window (2 minutes)

• Highlight the advantages of using the Johari Window, such as improved self-awareness, enhanced communication skills, and strengthened relationships.

Conclusion and Q&A (1 minute)

• Summarise key takeaways from the session.
• Invite the participant to ask any remaining questions or seek clarification on the Johari Window concept.

Feedback and Evaluation (1 minute)

• Collect feedback from the participant regarding the training session, including what they found most valuable and any areas they would like to explore further.

Closing Remarks (1 minute)

• Express appreciation for the participant's engagement and participation.
• Provide contact information for any follow-up questions or assistance.

This 20-minute training session introduces the Johari Window and its relevance to self-awareness and communication. It encourages participants to reflect on their own self-awareness and interpersonal interactions.