A river, two regions
Vale / downstream delegate
Fictional educational scenario. Read the shared case before using this card. Keep this card to yourself during the first information exchange.
What you know
- Vale’s verified essential need is 45 units; its remaining request is for flexible irrigation.
- Vale can adjust flexible irrigation but asks for a joint response if recorded delivery falls below its agreed share.
Your priority
Protect essential supply and seek a fair process for investigating shortfalls.
What to ask
Ask whether Orin will distinguish measured shortfalls from accusations about intent.
Negotiate
Explain your information accurately. Ask what the other person knows before making assumptions. You may change your preferred solution after hearing their evidence. Do not invent extra money, permissions or facts.
Useful language
- Provided that both parties…
- This establishes…; it does not establish…
- A shortfall should trigger…