Addressing the gaps in the Johari Window through simulation-based learning: Perception vs reality for incident commanders

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Abstract

The Johari Window framework suggests that individuals are unaware of aspects of themselves, and these are also unknown by others (the unknown area). Simulation-based learning exercises, which focus on placing incident commanders in decision-making situations, offer opportunities for those commanders (and others) to better understand the impact of decision-making actions taken in response to evolving critical public order policing incidents. This study reports on differences between behaviours participants anticipate displaying in specific situations and their actual behaviours displayed in simulated incidents (revealing the Johari unknown area). The study employed interviews and surveys to collect data on changes the participants could describe in their decision-making behaviour after experiencing the simulation and on return to the reality of the demands of police leadership in the workplace. The findings of the study contribute to understanding the value of simulation-based learning for the wider training and education community which is focused on developing knowledge and skill for incident command leadership. In this study the findings identify a clear shift in the perception of potential performance in the simulation and the reality of performance in the simulation and in the subsequent field-based operations. The study illustrates the value of simulation-based learning for the participants in revealing the influence of real-world circumstances on decision making vs anticipated behaviour with the potential to close the gap on their Johari Window.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC)
Place of PublicationOrlando, USA
PublisherInterservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, Florida USA
Pages1
Number of pages12
Volume1
Edition2024
Publication statusPublished - 02 Dec 2024
EventThe Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation, and Education Conference 2024: I/ITSEC 2024 - South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States
Duration: 02 Dec 202406 Dec 2024
https://www.xcdsystem.com/iitsec/proceedings/index.cfm?Year=2024&CID=1060&AllAbstracts=I/ITSEC%202019#View (Proceedings)
https://www.iitsec.org/-/media/sites/iitsec/get-involved/2024/iitsec2024callforpresentations.pdf (Call for papers)

Conference

ConferenceThe Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation, and Education Conference 2024
Abbreviated titleAssuring Deterrence Through Integrated Training and Readiness - The Need is Now
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period02/12/2406/12/24
OtherThe Training, Simulation and Modeling Industry has a very important job to do in providing the very best of Training Equipment and Simulation Technologies for our forces in the field as well as here at home. I/ITSEC strives to meet these very important and ever changing needs.

The attendees that are present at I/ITSEC understand that training is a core process in a successful and modern business. In these successful organizations, training is continuous, pervasive, and institutionalized. These organizations come to I/ITSEC to find the resources that they will need to adapt to the new tasks and threats of tomorrow.

Some of the most innovative companies in the MS&T Industry are present each year at I/ITSEC. Previous exhibit displays have included: Computer-Based 3D graphics, Flight Simulators, Convoy Trainers, SCORM, Information Technology, Advanced Distributed Learning, Aerospace, Communications, Public Safety and many more.

I/ITSEC 2024 will be held in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. The South Concourse is the event building next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
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