Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on research carried out at the Department of Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reflects on two factors: the context of the Department within the...

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The article defines the concept of the “power‐added” manager as a manager with exceptional competence and expertise in relation to their engagement with both knowledge and people, and links this concept to strategic leadership. Three areas of competence characterise the power‐added...