What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader is something everyone can see, except you?
Join PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly as he explores the Johari Window, and how expanding your “open” area changes the way you show up at work. From habits you didn’t realise others notice to the untapped potential sitting in the unknown, this deceptively simple 1950s model still triggers big “aha” moments for today’s improvement practitioners.
Listen now and start developing the kind of self‑awareness that will quietly change how you lead.
When you build greater self‑awareness, you influence how others respond to you, and that’s the foundation for trust, better conversations, and smoother Improvement work.
Explore our Leadership Development ProgrammeJoin Des in the studio with Susannah Clarke as they discuss the Johari Window, including:
Breaking down why self awareness sits at the heart of good leadership. It influences trust, emotional intelligence, and how effectively we work with others.
A frank look at the consequences. Poor decisions, unintentional behaviour, and dominating conversations often stem from leaders not seeing themselves clearly.
A simple introduction to the model, its origins, and why it remains such a practical tool for understanding how we show up at work.
A walkthrough of the open, blind, hidden, and unknown areas, unpacking how each quadrant affects relationships and team dynamics.
Stories from coaching sessions where people discover unexpected blind spots, and how feedback helps shift long held assumptions.
How sharing more about ourselves reduces misunderstandings, and why the unknown quadrant is often a source of untapped potential revealed through new experiences.
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We know that to develop and sustain a strong continuous improvement culture, you must enable employees at all levels of the organisation to be involved in improvement initiatives.
This, of course, is more than a suggestion box scheme. To participate effectively in improvement projects and their implementation, they’ll need to share a common language and understanding of the process and tools that are being used.
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