Tips for being a strong delegate

Tips for being a strong delegate
1. Research is very important as it helps you to gain information about the issue, and if you are well informed, you are powerful.

2. An ordinary Opening Speech is practically saying what you wrote in the position paper, but a really good one is only based on it, because in speaking, you have greater freedom and you can use various means to convince the other delegates, or, at least, to attract their liking, which is very important.

3. Beleieve what you say! Try to convince the other delegates that you believe what you say. Although the policies of your country may not always be the ones you share, you should avoid combining the two, since this might create confusion. Since every political doctrine has its arguments and reasons, try to understand them. This would help you stick to the point of view you should sustain. After all, who knows, you might even get to believe it.

4. Be polite and courteous all the time.

5. Don’t forget to address the house and the chairs.

6. Lobby as much as you can. If the time allocated for lobby is not enough, use the notes. Also, if the Chair does not give you the permission to speak, you may ask a delegate to clarify something by using notes.

7. Don’t be intimidated by other delegates.

8. Stick to your point; don’t forget your policy, your interests and your convictions, but be flexible.

9. Practice as much as you can. Try to make any situation in the everyday life when you have to support an idea, a moment of practice for the debate.

10. NEVER BE AFRAID/ASHAMED TO ASK! Ask whoever you think may give you proper information and help you eliminate your uncertainties. The Students Officer will always be happy to help you.

11. Be attentive!

12. Be committed!

13. Be Proactive!

14. Enjoy the Conference!

15. Compromise!