Johari Window

QUOTE

Bill Nye once said…

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't.”

CONCEPT

Johari Window

The Johari Window is a psychological model developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham. The model is named after the first names of its developers, Jo(seph) and Hari(ngton).

The Johari Window helps people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. It represents information from four perspectives:

• Things known to us and others (open area)

• Things known to us but not others (hidden area)

• Things known to others but not us (blind area)

• Things known neither to us nor others (unknown area)

Accepting and applying these perspectives allows one to have a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them.

STORY

I Can't See It ... But You Can

In the early 2000s, the Maori All Blacks, a New Zealand rugby team, were experiencing a devastating series of losses. It was clear that they had the talent, but their performance wasn't consistent.

Graham Henry, the newly appointed coach, recognized that improving the players' mental skills was the key to turning the team around.

Using the thinking behind the Johari Window, Henry and his coaching team introduced a culture of open communication and personal development within the team.

Players were encouraged to give and receive honest and constructive feedback to each other, aiming to decrease the "Blind Area". This openness to feedback allowed the players to gain insights about their performance and behavior that they previously might not have been aware of.

In addition, players were urged to be introspective, to self-reflect, and to share their thoughts, fears, and uncertainties, reducing the "Hidden Area" of the Johari Window.

The results were impressive.

The All Blacks went from their lowest point in the team's history to winning the Rugby World Cup in 2011. They also maintained an impressive winning record in the years that followed.