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The concept of Johari window was invented by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, who combined their first names to create the name.
The concept is related to interpersonal communications. It divides interpersonal relationship between people into four quadrants based on two dimensions: whether information is or is not known by each of the two parties.
Four Quadrants
In the first quadrant, called "the Arena," both parties know the information. Open communication are based on common assumptions and knowledge about how the first person acts. A key adjective to describe information in the Arena is "open."
In the second quadrant, called the "Facade," The first person knows information about himself that the second is unaware. The choice is then up to the first person to bring the information into the open (self-disclosure) or to use it to his advantage.
In the third quadrant, called "Blind Spot," the first person is unaware of information about himself that the second is aware of. The question for the second person is whether and how to inform the first person about his blind spot.
The fourth quadrant is called "Unknown." This represents information unknown to both parties.
The Johari window is often taught in self-help groups and corporate settings as a heuristic device to encourage them to open up to another in self-disclosure.
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