Model UN Strategy: How to Give the Perfect Opening Speech

Summary

Ryan Villa, co-founder of Best Delegate and the Model United Nations Institute, shares a valuable public speaking tip for students involved in Model UN. Drawing from his 17 years of experience, he introduces a three-part framework—Hook, Point, Action—to craft a one-minute speech. He emphasizes the importance of engaging the audience with a hook, focusing on one key point, and ending with a compelling call to action. This method helps even the shyest speakers confidently present their ideas, making a strong impact in any Model UN setting. Ryan encourages students to apply this framework for effective public speaking.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ryan Villa is the co-founder of Best Delegate and the Model United Nations Institute.
• 😀 He has been involved in Model UN for over 17 years, starting in high school.
• 😀 One of the biggest skills students gain from Model UN is public speaking.
• 😀 Ryan used his public speaking skills to win over $20,000 in scholarships for college.
• 😀 He shares a tip for public speaking that helps students gain confidence and improve their speeches.
• 😀 The public speaking tip is a three-part framework called Hook, Point, Action.
• 😀 The 'Hook' grabs the audience's attention with a question, quote, statistic, or story.
• 😀 The 'Point' focuses on the main message of the speech, such as a country's policy on a given topic.
• 😀 The 'Action' part encourages the audience to take action, such as endorsing a program or engaging with an issue.
• 😀 The Hook-Point-Action framework is especially useful for writing a one-minute speech in Model UN.
• 😀 This method helps even the shyest students become more confident speakers during their speeches.

Q & A

Who is Ryan Villa and what is his experience with Model UN?

Ryan Villa is the co-founder of Best Delegate and the Model United Nations Institute. He has been involved with Model UN for over 17 years, starting as a freshman in high school.

What is one of the biggest skills Ryan Villa gained from Model UN?

One of the biggest skills Ryan Villa gained from Model UN is public speaking. This skill has been vital in his personal and professional growth.

How did Model UN help Ryan Villa financially?

Model UN helped Ryan Villa win over $20,000 in public speaking scholarships for college, showcasing the financial benefits of developing public speaking skills through Model UN.

What is the primary focus of the speech framework taught at the Model United Nations Institute?

The primary focus of the speech framework is to help students structure their speeches effectively, particularly in Model UN conferences. The framework is designed to make speeches concise and impactful, even when time is limited.

What is the name of the speech framework Ryan Villa teaches?

The name of the framework is 'Hook, Point, Action.' This three-part framework is designed to help students write a one-minute speech for Model UN conferences.

What are the three parts of the 'Hook, Point, Action' framework?

The three parts of the 'Hook, Point, Action' framework are: 1) Hook - starting the speech with an engaging element such as a question, quote, statistic, or story; 2) Point - stating the main message or policy of the country; and 3) Action - concluding with a call to action to encourage the audience to take specific steps.

What should a speaker do at the beginning of their speech according to the framework?

At the beginning of their speech, the speaker should use a hook to engage the audience. This could be a question, quote, statistic, or story to capture their attention.

What is the importance of the 'Point' in the speech framework?

The 'Point' is important because it is the core message of the speech. The speaker should focus on one main point, such as their country's policy on a given topic, to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

How should a speaker end their speech in the 'Hook, Point, Action' framework?

The speaker should end their speech with a call to action, urging the audience or committee to take specific steps, such as endorsing a program or raising awareness on a topic.

What type of audience engagement is encouraged at the end of a Model UN speech?

At the end of a Model UN speech, speakers are encouraged to engage the audience through a call to action, motivating them to act, whether it's endorsing a program or bringing attention to a social issue.