Misi

Misi is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to denote a mission or purpose. It is a common element in strategic language alongside visi, the word for vision. The term is borrowed from the English word “mission” and is widely used in official, corporate, governmental, and nonprofit contexts to describe the actions an organization intends to undertake.

In practice, a misi outlines the core activities, responsibilities, and commitments an organization uses to pursue its vision. It translates broad aspirations into concrete aims and programs, often expressed as a concise statement or a short set of objectives that guide decision-making, resource allocation, and performance assessment. The misi is typically aligned with the organization’s values and capabilities and can be updated as priorities shift.

The relationship between visi and misi is central to strategic planning. The vision describes the desired future state, while the mission explains how to operate in the present to achieve that state. Together, they provide a framework for communication with stakeholders, employees, and the public, and they appear in official documents, annual reports, and on organizational websites.

Beyond organizational contexts, misi can also refer to missionary or religious activities in some uses of the word, and in certain languages it may appear as a proper noun in place names or organizational titles. In all cases, the meaning of misi depends on context and accompanying language.