With their building on varied sources of longitudinal
data, it is not surprising that many of the
articles in this special research forum recount rich
and interesting stories: we readers learn how the
sport of cricket evolved over time from a conceptualization
as an artistic activity to a much more
business-like orientation (Wright & Zammuto,
2013); we trace the struggles, ups, and downs of a
newly formed public-private-third sector energy alliance
(Jay, 2013); and we follow the Cambridge
University Boat Club team as it prepares for its
annual race with Oxford