Core Competency

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Strategy

Foundational Lexiconwhat you do best
Executive Parlancedistinctive capability
Scholarly Discoursecompetitive essence
Babel ZenithCore Competency
Origin: Prahalad & Hamel

Etymology & Meaning

The unique capabilities that give competitive advantage.

In the Boardroom

The thing you do better than anyone else.

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