Hey Reader,
So we realized that we are yet to make write an edition of MUNdays that discusses Crisis Committees - so here we are.
While you may have focused on GA committees in the last year, Crisis is definitely something you should try out next year since you're basically a MUN expert.
The Basics of Crisis Committees
Crisis Committees are basically Model UN’s version of live fire.
And the delegates who succeed? They don’t just react — they are one with the chaos.
Here's how you can make it:
⚡ Step 1: Think Fast, Act Early
In crisis, hesitation is fatal. Opportunities are claimed by the first delegate to move — not the one who waited for perfect clarity.
But speed isn’t the same as panic.
Great crisis delegates:
- Understand the situation — what’s actually changed?
- Identify a pressure point — how can this play to your advantage?
- Act quickly — draft a directive, write a crisis note, lead the charge in the next caucus
⏱️ Pro Tip: If you wait to see where the storyline is going, you’re letting someone else direct things. Don't worry about having all the information, it almost never matters and just keeps you lagging behind.
📝 Step 2: Master the Crisis Note
In a crisis committee its all about action. And many of those actions live in your crisis notes.
So how do you write a note that actually gets you somewhere?
Make it count with the 3C Formula:
- Clear — No fluff. Start with your action verb: instruct, authorize, deploy, order, intercept, etc.
- Character-driven — Your note should feel like it came from your role, not a delegate with a cool idea.
- Consequential — Think ahead. Don’t just react — position yourself for what happens next.
Pro Tip: Learn more about Crisis notes here!
🎭 Step 3: Use Your Character as a Guide
Character consistency builds credibility.
- If you’re a revolutionary: escalate tension, inspire masses, challenge authority.
- If you’re a monarch: protect legitimacy, neutralize threats discreetly.
- If you’re a corporate CEO: follow the money, manipulate both sides, lobby ruthlessly.
Even twists can make sense — if you evolve within your character, not outside it.
The best way to develop your character and resources will always come through the crisis notes that you draft.
🤝 Step 4: Move Between Alliances
In crisis, unlike in GA's - loyalty has a short shelf life. But that's okay as long as everyone understands it.
It's almost impossible that you're perspective will align with the same delegates for every single crisis update.
- Make fast deals, but never show your whole hand to any single delegate.
- Build trust, but always have a backup plan.
- Collaborate on shared goals, then move to the next alliance quickly when the situation changes.
Final Thought: Be the Author of the Story
Crisis committees are chaos — but the best delegates aren’t just reacting to the story.
They’re writing it:
- They’re not afraid to try bold things.
- They use power, persuasion, and precision in equal measure
- They adapt fast — but act with purpose.
So next time the gavel drops and the news breaks, don’t wait.
Be the first to move — and make sure it’s in the right direction.
Until next (and final) MUNday,
