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JOSEPH C. SAVIAK, PH.D. <br />IMF, <br />5010 SHORE DRIVE, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32086 <br />Joe@DrJoeSaviak.com <br />MEMO <br />904.599.5678 <br />TO: Mr. John Titkanich, County Administrator, Indian River County Government <br />FROM: Dr. Joe Saviak and Dr. Richard Levey <br />DATE: August 31, 2023 <br />SUBJECT: Goal Setting Workshop for the Indian River Board of County Commissioners <br />Overview <br />A goal setting process can clarify the mission, vision, values, and goals and unify the organization <br />in support of them, optimize organizational performance, enable efficient allocation of limited <br />resources, energize the team, attract resources, and successfully lead positive change (Cohen <br />& Eimicke, 1998). The mission is the rationale for the organization, goals are more broadly <br />stated longer term purposes, and objectives are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time <br />bound, and shorter term (Starling, 2008). Goals can generally be grouped into three different <br />categories: 1) services/programs/policies 2) capital projects and 3) institutional capacity. Goal <br />setting can also aid in the budgetary process. <br />Executive Summary of the Goal Setting Process <br />Dr. Saviak and Dr. Levey will facilitate a Board of County Commissioners Workshop with <br />elected policymakers and the administrative leadership team where specific goals are <br />identified for the next 1-5 years. <br />I. Background Research <br />a. Review: <br />i. County demographic and economic data and research - U.S. Census data <br />and OF BEBR data on Indian River County <br />ii. Any existing Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals for county government <br />iii. Annual Reports and the most recent Annual Comprehensive Financial <br />Report for county government <br />iv. Current annual budget for county government <br />v. Strategic plans, Capital Improvement Plan, and any department long range <br />plans for county government <br />vi. Any performance benchmarks/metrics/level of service standards for county <br />government <br />vii. Any recent resident/customer satisfaction survey results involving county <br />government <br />viii. Recent BCC agendas and meetings <br />ix. Recent press coverage and social media communications from county <br />government <br />