Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Two Windows!!!


All of you might be well aware of the concept of Johari Window. To brief who are new to it, it involves a window divided into four areas - known to self, not known to self, known to others and not known to others, the idea behind is to discover what characteristics/personalities best describe the participant.
I knew that personalized Johari windows are available online and one can find out their own personality types by inviting friends to choose 5-6 adjectives that describe them, however never tried doing it! Recently, one of my friends sent me a link to point out the adjectives most suited to her. I did point out.. Found this exercise to be simple and funny and hence decided to make my own window!

Now before reading further, I would request you all to choose the words best describing me!! Also this exercise is important in order to understand the rest of my post!
http://kevan.org/johari?name=saniamahajan

Though Johari makes use of positive words, while making my window I came across Nohari window. This is where the actual fun starts. Exactly opposite to Johari, it makes use of negative words and points out your weaknesses.
So, did I participate in his window?
Yes, of course I did!

I don’t want my friends to point out only the good words for me! Though the top five negative attributes that anyone will choose wont accurately describe who I really am but atleast would give me an idea of how people perceive me!
I have tried this with few of my other friends; though the responses actually disappointed me.. I never knew this is what they think of me! But the fact that they took this test gives me the notion that they care - whether a lot or a little; and do have the guts to point out the points where I lack!

I don’t know how many people are aware of this window. So thought of discussing with all… These windows can be created by anyone within 5 minutes.. So start clicking in order to know yourself better… But before that, don’t forget to point out my weaknesses by clicking on the link below...

http://kevan.org/nohari?name=Saniamahajan

3 comments:

  1. hay sania this is kashif ali your blog is good.

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  2. Have posted my comments on your strengths finder. I am extremely happy that you have started writing meaningful HR stuff.
    Damn good and keep it up.

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  3. Dear Kashif, thanks for the compliments!
    Sir, Thanks again..

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