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Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore

Shirley Taylor, CSP
Shirley Taylor, CSP

A presentation I made at a recent meeting of the Global Speakers Network at the NSA Convention in Philadelphia. Some pointers for people who are considering speaking in Singapore and want to know some of the do's and don'ts.

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Speaking in Singapore Some Dos and Donts
1983: From Sheffield to Singapore
Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore
Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore
Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore
The Merlion the only thing in Singapore thats allowed to spit!
Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore
Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore
Speaking in Singapore
Hundreds of languages are spoken 10,000 miles 20+ hours Lots of hot and spicy food Hot and humid 24/7 x 365 DOWNSIDE
Market opportunities are great Regional hub for many international companies Lots and lots of Human Resource conferences in region Breakfast talk Singapore Lunch talk Kuala Lumpur Evening talk Hong Kong Audiences are really hungry for learning Most in-demand topics: Leadership, Innovation, Managing People, Gen Y UPSIDE
Classic Mistakes
Talking about how long your flight was! Not customising content to local context Making references specific to the US (sports, politics, celebrities)
Being condescending, often suggesting that because it comes from the West it is newer and better Not establishing a comfort zone before expecting attendees to participate
Not getting the names right of people who were on stage before you Not being culturally aware when giving out business cards Speaking too fast or ttttoooooo slooowwwllyy
Getting it right in Singapore
Come with your A game Spend time developing relationships first Incorporate local examples into your presentation
Arrive early enjoy the food, network, watch television, learn local phrases Speak to local speakers who have regional speaking businesses
P P P P P P P repare thoroughly air up (for discussion) ass out (gifts for participation) unctuate (speak clearly) ause (after asking questions) roper Protocol ull (info from audience)

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Do's and Don'ts of Speaking in Singapore

  • 2. 1983: From Sheffield to Singapore
  • 6. The Merlion the only thing in Singapore thats allowed to spit!
  • 10. Hundreds of languages are spoken 10,000 miles 20+ hours Lots of hot and spicy food Hot and humid 24/7 x 365 DOWNSIDE
  • 11. Market opportunities are great Regional hub for many international companies Lots and lots of Human Resource conferences in region Breakfast talk Singapore Lunch talk Kuala Lumpur Evening talk Hong Kong Audiences are really hungry for learning Most in-demand topics: Leadership, Innovation, Managing People, Gen Y UPSIDE
  • 13. Talking about how long your flight was! Not customising content to local context Making references specific to the US (sports, politics, celebrities)
  • 14. Being condescending, often suggesting that because it comes from the West it is newer and better Not establishing a comfort zone before expecting attendees to participate
  • 15. Not getting the names right of people who were on stage before you Not being culturally aware when giving out business cards Speaking too fast or ttttoooooo slooowwwllyy
  • 16. Getting it right in Singapore
  • 17. Come with your A game Spend time developing relationships first Incorporate local examples into your presentation
  • 18. Arrive early enjoy the food, network, watch television, learn local phrases Speak to local speakers who have regional speaking businesses
  • 19. P P P P P P P repare thoroughly air up (for discussion) ass out (gifts for participation) unctuate (speak clearly) ause (after asking questions) roper Protocol ull (info from audience)