by Pierre-Jean | Jul 16, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
That’s it. The moment you waited for. It could be your first conference or your tenth, but the first time you ever address your committee will always be a highly nerve wracking, and equally critical, moment for even the most experienced delegates. Public speaking is a...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Oct 25, 2018 | Coach's Corner
Let’s talk about Opening Speeches. To start off, I’m not a fan. Or, to be more specific, I’m not a fan of spending hours upon hours drafting, redrafting, and rehearsing an opening speech that no one, including the dais, will remember after the first hour of committee....
by Michael Dianetti | Apr 17, 2018 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Roll Call has been taken, decorum set, placards distributed, seats taken, debate open – it’s time for your first speech. The opening speech is often regarded as one of the most important parts of a Model United Conference. If it’s good it sets you apart. If it’s...