With only 12% female representation on FTSE 100 boards, Helena Morrissey figured it was time to call in the heavyweights and commit to a realistic target if there were to be an improvement. Within 18 months of launching the 30% Club to bring levels of women on boards up to that number, she had over 50% of the FTSE 100 Chairmen aboard the campaign.

She was right to convert the captains of industry: since the 30% Club launched in 2010 there’s been an overall rise of 4% in the representation of women on FTSE100 boards.

I want girls and women across Ontario to have strong, positive role models in every level of government.” – Kathleen Wynne

Since being sworn in on February 2013 as Ontario’s 25th Premier, Kathleen Wynne has introduced a new tone to government.

Elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003, Wynne has held four cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Education, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Minister of Transportation. Her government is guided by the desire for fairness, collaboration and real progress.

There is no “I” in team - and no person better poised to attest to that than Rachel Lewis, COO of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Since joining the ‘Caps organization in 2003, and through her previous experience in the sports management industry, Rachel has learned the importance of collaboration and the impact it has on and off the field.

We live in a world of “The Best”, “The First”, “The Most” so it’s not surprising that competition has become such an integral part of our society. So where does that leave collaboration?