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Step 2
There is a degree of self-discipline needed here, so you are strongly encouraged to
complete the Facade or Hidden Area, but consider what you want to reveal.
Options to include in the Facade section are:
- Some personal or private reasons, that you have not made public, for becoming an
academic and in particular an Academic Coordinator.
- Thoughts/attitudes/values and leadership philosophy that are important to you, that
you would not normally share.
- Three words you would use to describe yourself that most people you know would be
surprised to know about you.
Step 3
You are not discouraged from entering data in the Blind Area, but once again, consider
what you want to reveal. Some examples of what to write in this part of the window are:
- A few people have said I lack and I want to cheek that out.
- I've been described as which surprises me.
- Tell me if I because that's something I want to make conscious and
work on.
(You fill in the blanks, of course!)
For the Unknown Area make some journal entries as insights come to you.
References
Luft, J. (1970). Group processes: An introduction to group dynamics (2nd ed.). Palo Alto, CA:
Mayfield Publishing Company.
Vilkinas, T., & Cartan, G. (2001). The behavioural control room for managers: The Integrator role.
Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 22(4), 175–185.
