This seems to be a question that torments organizations of all kinds and size.
What is the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement?
Here’s how we explain it to clients:
Your mission is what you do best every single day, and your vision is what the future will be like because you deliver on that mission so brilliantly every day.
Each one should be no more than 10 words apiece. No long paragraphs, no lengthy missives. Not 3 things or 5 things.
10 words for each.
Can you do it?
Did Dilbert write your mission statement?
Does your company's mission statement sound like this?
Do you have a brand inferiority complex?
The difference is our people? Seriously….duh!
Now i understand a lot about vision and mission difference…Thank you!
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‘Thanks Drew for the challenge! As they say – easier said than done – now I just need to nail it’. (Part of my Cert IV Small Business Management certification – Business Plan). Cheers Ros. Brinkley
Good luck!
Drew
Drew,
It is so important to know the difference between your vision and your mission. Thanks for the clarification.
Wendy
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Hi Drew…I think this can help a lot of people here…Thanks a lot!
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ThIs is the best explanation of the difference between the two that I have ever read. It’s long term vs. short term. Very important distinction!!!
Thanks Adam — glad you found it helpful!
Drew
Well a vision is what you wish to accomplish at the end of the year while the mission is what you must do every day, while doing so your vision will come true.
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A vision is a mission that hasn’t become a mission yet
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This is a very simple but relevant explanation.
My mission is to “Make all the members feel like family”
My vision is to “Grow this membership to improve quality advertising for all members”
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Catherine,
Almost — but state your vision as though it has already happened. Describe the future like it’s here.
Drew
Finally! I hear a lot of companies talk about their mission and vision statements, but I really have no idea what is that! This article gives me a clearer picture about the two.
Rizza,
Happy to be of service!
Drew
Thank You very much. Now I can understand the difference.
Great post Drew. I love the simplicity of what you suggest. I also believe that from the mission and then vision should come the objectives and specific strategies. All should flow from the ultimate mission to create the most effective and consistent strategies and eventual results!
well explained .The distiction is clear
Thanks Rita — glad it was helpful.
Drew
Thank you. I’ve been researching differing opinions on visions and missions. I appreciate your clear concise explanation.
with this clear distinction, I will pass my interview
Thanks and cheers
thank you well put together
Brilliant
Thankyou
There is strong correlation between two, a vision can not exist without a mission
I believe that it can; I had a vision of where I want to be long before I really knew what my mission was! Also I run these as two separate processes for my clients; firstly to create the vision and then develop the mission
Chris,
In your work with your clients, what’s the time frame between creating the vision and mission statements?
Drew
thank you drew sir;
i can understand the difference clearly.
Thanks, this was very helpful
it is very helpful.
Short but very clear instruction.
Also i got it now and appreciate from your clarifications
Drew,
Another great post – my mission also know as true life purpose is
Being the best I can to help you be the best you can (13 words)
Chris,
Nice! How long did it take you to arrive at your final mission?
Drew
Drew,
Well after a long time wondering what I am doing, it was a process I went through as part of my NLP Practitioner training which it total is about 2-3 hours and is something I am now qualified to take others through for them to develop their true life purpose/mission
Chris
Chris,
That sounds like incredibly rewarding work! Think of the impact your efforts will have, through all of those people who can now truly honor their own purpose.
Drew
a vision is a broad statement as compared to mission. mission helps is to achieved the vision.