The phrase "a core competency of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a fundamental skill or strength that an individual or organization possesses, often in a business or professional context.
Example: "Effective communication is a core competency of successful leaders in any organization."
Alternatives: "a key strength of" or "a fundamental skill of".
It is a core competency of this country".
Doing deals "is a core competency of Citigroup," said Marjorie Magner, chief operating officer of Citigroup's consumer business, though she did not identify any specific targets.
Making a "fair-minded and fair-sounding case for necessary public positions in our bitter political culture must be a core competency" of the general counsel, he says.
"Producing content that's relevant to your audience is actually really hard, especially if that's not a core competency of what you do," she said.
Much of the public money also goes toward lobbying state officials, an activity that Ronald J. Packard, chief executive of K12, has called a "core competency" of the company.
The second school sees IT more as a tool to optimize performance rather than as a core competency of a business.
Recognizing the essential role of communication in medicine, the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education has designated interpersonal and communication skills a core competency for all residents regardless of specialty.
Socio-emotional intelligence is a core competency in the field of higher military education.
"The secret sauce in the equipment business that Nike didn't have is that each of these companies that's thriving comes from a core competency that they grew out of," said Casey Alexander, a senior vice president at Compass Point Research & Trading, which has long tracked the golf industry.
Metal stamping, however, is not what Mr. Cutler describes as a core competency -- not a means of adding much value, or price, to a product.
As a component of the practice-based core competency of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, all residents must receive training to be able to evaluate and improve their patient care practices.
