The conversation between the speeches.
Description
A practical approach to negotiating well during an unmoderated caucus.
Arrive with a purpose
An unmoderated caucus is a period of informal discussion permitted under your committee’s rules. Before it starts, choose a specific goal: find support for a proposal, understand an objection, or agree on the wording of a clause.
Ask before you pitch
Find out what another delegation needs before asking them to support your idea. Shared interests can produce a stronger proposal. If positions differ, identify which parts are essential and which can change.
Invite quieter delegates into the discussion and keep a shared written draft. Credit contributions accurately. A coalition is more likely to hold together when everyone understands what they agreed to.
Return with a next step
Before the caucus ends, agree on who will write, check, or introduce each part of the work. Confirm which delegations are willing to sponsor it under the conference’s rules. A clear next action makes informal discussion useful when formal debate resumes.