VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

Can sombody clarrify the exact difference between Vision statement and Mission statement. Please share if you have some sample mission and vission statements.
Regards,
Shijit.

Hi,
Vision statement is the dream and mission statement is the method used to archive this dream.
Anita

Vision refers to the superordinate objective or ultimate goal of any organization. Mission refers to step by step procedure to attain the Vision.

Vision is the long term plan for your organisation, it is spelling where do you want your company to be in 5 to 7 years or in long run..
But, mission is that how do you relate your company vision to the society. Mission is that what the company is to offer as a service to society.

Basics of Developing Mission, Vision and Values Statements
Mission Statements and Vision Statements - Leadership Techniques from Mind Tools
HTH

Both are NOT the same. Rightly said by all, Vision is a long-term (usually 10 years) "dream" while Mission is the short-term (usually 1 to 2 years) steps / programs / initiatives / milestones taken to realize this dream.
Please go to this link and understand what were the short-term missions NASA initiated and achieved in order to realized the vision of President John F Kennedy's - "Man on the Moon!"
The journey to the Moon
Happy reading!
Autumn Jane

hi,
VISION - refers to " wat u want to be" i.e foreseeing the future or ur ultimate objective
MISSION - refers to " wat ur now" i.e short termobjective

correct..,vision is a long term while mission is a short term objective which can give more strengths to the organisation that it can achieve its vision by accomplishing small target first.

Vision - where u want 2 be in 10 years
Mission - Purpose of the organisation.
EG: Educational Institutions vision will be top school in 10 yrs, Mission is to provide quality education to achieve the Vision.