Radical disruption requires radical transformation. In this age of invasive emerging technologies, governments and organisations that want to survive and thrive must be prepared to challenge every assumption on which their operational and business models were originally designed. Yet, many Caribbean governments continue to introduce new technologies into public sector frameworks that are no longer fit for purpose. They don’t seem to understand just how profoundly these technologies render old power structures obsolete. They change the way data, information, and knowledge are captured, stored, accessed, processed and shared. They fuel more intimate, interactive connections with citizens. They have the potential to break down silos, hierarchies, and structures of control, facilitating immediate feedback and engagement, as well as greater openness, transparency, and accountability. The Caribbean needs a new model of public service delivery robust enough to withstand the complexities and demands of our times. But best-in-class public service delivery isn’t achievable without rethinking and restructuring how the highest organs of government, including Cabinet, Parliament, the Judiciary, and the bureaucracy, manage the affairs of state. Dismantling tradition and creating something new isn’t for the faint of heart. Maybe it shouldn’t even be left to the whims and fancies of five-year electoral cycles. But just as many of the technologies driving radical disruption are digital, distributed, and decentralised, governments need to build inspiring communities of practice that make data, information and knowledge more accessible and secure; that communicate and coordinate actions across different socio-economic sectors and geographical locations; and that diffuse decision-making authority so as to minimise bottlenecks and blockages. Increasing collaboration. Making connections. Building community. These are the approaches that unlock and unleash the transformative power of belonging. Have a listen to Episode 10 of the My Belonging podcast series, “The Power of Belonging”. Thanks for listening!