How to use Johari’s Window to Explore Authentic Disclosure

How to use Johari’s Window to Explore Authentic Disclosure

In this post I will explain how to use Johari’s Window to explore authentic disclosure.  I like to use the Johari Window to explore authentic disclosure.  The Johari window illustrates dimensions of interpersonal disclosure.  This tool was created by two American psychologists, Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1914–1995) in 1955 and is a technique used to help people better understand their relationship with themselves as well as others[1].

Side note: JOseph & HARrIngton = Johari…

 

Authentic Disclosure

In this post I will discuss how to to use the Johari Window to Explore Authentic Disclosure.  Using the johari window and progressing toward “Style 4” conversations we experience authentic disclosure.  It is during genuine and authentic conversations that we uncover the the interests at the heart of the conversations.  Nearly all conversations begin with the statement (or insinuation) of a position.  Through an exploration of the position and a progressive development of trust, the interests that lie beneath the surface and ultimately the needs of the parties are uncovered.

An Authentic Disclosure is one where the parties involved in the conversation progressively build trust and uncover the deeper interests, values, assumptions, and needs of the others.

Click here to learn more about communications styles that will help push through the Arena into the other dimensions toward authentic disclosure.