My favourite methods

Natural openings

1C/D: Natural, best minor
1H/S: Natural, 5+ cards suit
Checkback Stayman
Other Advancer re-bids
1NT: 15-17, balanced
Opponents interfere over our 1NT opening
2H/S: Weak

Power hands

2C:Strong Multi
2D: Game Forcing
2NT: Balanced
Slam Conventions

Defensive bidding

Strong artificial openings
Natural openings
Balanced NT openings
Special openings
Pre-emptive openings

Competitive bidding

Low Competitive
Mid Competitive
High Competitive
Negative Doubles
Other Doubles
Special Cue-bids

Carding