Understanding of Vision

According to KBBI (Big Indonesian Dictionary), vision has the following meanings:

The ability to look at the core of the problem

Future views or insights

The ability to feel something that is not visible through the fineness of the soul and sharpness of vision

What appears in imagination

Vision; observation

In general, vision is a distant view of a company, organization, institution and so on. That is the purpose of the company, organization or institution and what are the things that must be done to achieve these goals in the future (future).

Due to changes in science and unpredictable situations over a long period of time in the future, the vision cannot be written in detail and more clearly in explaining the details of the system's description of its purpose. In addition, there are several requirements that should be fulfilled by a vision statement, including the following:

Forward-oriented.

Not made based on current conditions.

Express creativity.

Based on the principles of values that contain respect for society.

Definition of Mission

Vision is always accompanied by a mission, mission is a statement about what must be done by companies, organizations or institutions in an effort to realize a vision that has been made. The company's mission is defined as the purpose, background and reasons why the company, organization or institution was created. The mission is made to provide direction and boundaries in the process of achieving goals.

The mission should be in line with the vision made. So from that, before making a mission then first make a vision. This is because the mission is a real step taken to give a broad outline in realizing a vision. So, the mission must be done immediately because it is the direction of a company, organization or institution.

In other words, the meaning of mission is the priority, method, or work values that are the foundation of the company, institution or organization in order to achieve goals or vision.

Purpose of Vision and Mission

There are 2 types of vision and mission objectives, namely internal goals and external goals

Objectives of Internal Vision and Mission

Guiding management thinking on strategic issues, especially when there are significant changes.

Help determine performance standards.

Inspire employees to work more productively by providing focus and general goals.

Guide to employee decision making.

Helps form a framework for ethical behavior.

External Vision and Mission Objectives

Ask for external support.

Creating closer relationships and better communication with customers, suppliers and alliance partners.

Serves as a public relations tool.

Differences in Vision and Mission

Even though the vision and mission are always side by side, know the differences in both;

Vision is the goal, future, ideals, things you want to do.

Mission is a step, form or way to realize it.

Vision consists of only a few sentences / statements

Mission consists of a number of sentences / statements that can exceed the number of sentences / statements.

Vision is a picture and plan about the future.

Mission is a way that must be done to achieve Vision

Vision is long term

Mission can be done immediately

Vision is general

Missions are detailed or special

Vision is made for the future

Missions are made for the present or now