Module 2 – Vision and Mission
Vision
A vision is a statement that define your organization’s purpose. The vision statement focuses on tomorrow and what the organization wants to become.
It is what you do/the core of the business, and from it come the objectives and finally, what it takes to reach those objectives.
Mission
A Mission Statement defines the company’s business, its objectives and its approach to reach those objectives. The mission statement focuses on today and what the organization does.
The Information System Strategic Plan should outline a mission statement that states what it plans to achieve and how the IT strategy relates to the organization’s overall business objectives.
IT Mission
While companies commonly use mission and vision statements interchangeably, it’s important to have both. One doesn’t work without the other, because having purpose and meaning are critical for any business.
You may already have a business or strategic plan where your mission and vision are clearly defined. It is a good starting point to link your ISSP to your mission. How can my ISSP plan help me achieve my mission?
To support you in this process, it would be important to share your strategic plan with your advisor. He can help you to establish a strategy for your Information Technology. Without a clear statement, it might be difficult to give a direction to the plan.
