Preferred Practice Tool

A. Ethics 1. I maintain accurate records of my work. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

2. I take measures that my work is easily accessible to the public when appropriate. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

3. I obtain consent before any interviews. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

4. I decline inappropriate gifts from any interested party.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

5. I have checks and balances in place when allocating resources to avoid favoritism. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

B. Research/Analysis 6. I actively read professional journals (materials, reports, etc) relevant to my field.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

7. I actively attend applicable and appropriate conferences and workshops.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

8. I actively correspond with other professional colleagues in the field. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

9.

If I discover that our actions could cause greater inequity, I voice my opinions. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

10. If I discover that our actions could cause greater harm than good, I voice my opinions. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

11. At the beginning of a project, I have laid out written strategies to begin the program. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

12. At the beginning of a project, I have laid out written strategies to exit the program.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

13. When conventional methods do not work out, I discuss alternative methods with the appropriate parties. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

C. Engagement

14. I study anthropological research to ensure cultural sensitivity. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

15. I build strategic partnerships. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

16. I meet with members of the local community. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

17. Compared to the start of the project I would describe my relationship with local community representatives as... Greatly Worsened Worsened Stayed the Same Improved Greatly Improved

18. I offer critical advice during organizational meetings. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

19. During meetings with stakeholders, I actively listen to concerns and input. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

D. Monitoring/Evaluation

20. I continue to evaluate through all stages of project implementation the impact(s) of my actions through the use of accepted tools. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

21. I modify my strategies based on these evaluations to adhere to the goals of the project. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

E. Self-Evaluation

22. I set clear and concise goals for myself. Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always

23. I spend at least one hour per day on leisure activities other than sleep and eating

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

24. I engage in social activities with my colleagues outside of work.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

25. I communicate with my team when a disagreement arises.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

26. I communicate with my boss when I am dissatisfied with my work.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

27. I provide verbal feedback to my teammates on completed tasks and duties.

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Always

F. Sustainability

28. I am training locals to continue the project after I exit the program. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

29. I do a written evaluation of the economic sustainability of the program through all stages Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

30. I do a written evaluation of the socio-political sustainability of the program through all stages.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

31. I do a written evaluation of the environmental sustainability of the program through all stages. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree