Examples of frequently used instruments and methods:
Project cycle management
- Logical Framework, problem tree, objective tree, stakeholder analysis
- Outcome mapping
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Monitoring instruments
Strategic planning
- Vision and mission definition
- SWOT analysis
- Theory of Change
Various participatory analysis and reflection instruments
- Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
- Timelines, trend analyses
- Chapati diagram
- Mind mapping
Evaluation techniques
- Focus groups
- Interviews and surveys
- Impact analysis
- Most Significant Change technique
- Delphi survey
Large Group Interventions
- Open Space technology, World Café, Search Conference
Multi-stakeholder tools
- Stakeholder mapping
Organisational development
- Total Quality Management (TQM)/IKOS
- EFQM
Capacity building and empowerment
- 5C model
- Supported self-reinforcement (Auto-Renforcement Accompagné – AURA)