A coopetitive frame is constructed through matching an established competitive frame with an emerging coopetitive frame.

Individuals construct a coopetitive frame in various degrees by according different weights to the past, present, and future.

The affective dimension of sensemaking plays a crucial role in matching competitive and coopetitive frames.

Optimism or skepticism towards coopetition either reinforces or impedes sensemaking.

In creating future strategizing accounts, individuals draw on established competitive practices in habitual or novel ways.