The Delimiting Factors Model is often used for its simplicity and comprehensiveness in designing development programs. Capturing the essence of process management, the model poses a series of questions that, when addressed, promotes a structured, systematic process for change. The following questions are posed in the Delimiting Factors Model. "Where are we?" This calls for a clear and objective analysis of the existing situation based on data.

"Where do we want to be?" This question is future oriented and allows for he targeting of a future state that includes specific goals and objectives for achieving them. What is keeping us from getting there? This calls for the use of the TQM tools to identify the barriers to improvement and to decide how best to overcome these barriers. How can we best get there? This calls for clear and free choice among existing alternative routes.

How will we know when we get there? This question addresses the use of evaluation methods, both formative and summative, and their application to the PDCA cycle (presented earlier) for achieving quality outcomes. Effectively planned development programs include joint planning with clearly defined goals and objectives based on specific needs and a well-designed delivery system that allows for continuity and comprehensiveness. They also include strategies for formative and summative evaluations.