Kernmittel
Kernmittel is a German-language term formed from Kern (core, nucleus) and Mittel (means, resources). It is used in specialized texts rather than as a fixed technical term, and its precise meaning depends on context. Generally it denotes the central means or instruments required to achieve a task, as opposed to auxiliary or peripheral resources (Nebenmittel).
In business and project management, Kernmittel are the essential resources necessary to implement core objectives, such
The term is not standardized across disciplines; some writers substitute terms like Kernressourcen or zentrale Ressourcen.
Etymology: Kernmittel combines Kern (core) and Mittel (means). Related terms include Kernkompetenz (core competence) and zentrale