A List of Decision Analysis Tools

There are a lot of tools around that can help you in doing analysis to help make better decisions. Here are some in no special order (with links to more information):

• Pros and Cons Table (too familiar to need reference)
• Mind Maps
  
• The Logical Framework or LogFrame
• SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
• Cause and Effect Diagrams
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Influence Maps
• Flow Diagrams
  

As well as the more formal economic analyses

• Financial Analysis of Projects
  
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
  

Also used in donor agencies for project analyses

• Social Soundness Analysis
• Financial Analysis of Projects
• Institutional Analysis
• Environmental Impact Analysis