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.

1. Speaking in Singapore
Some Do’s and Don’ts

2. 1983: From Sheffield to Singapore

6. The Merlion – the only thing in
Singapore that’s allowed to spit!

9. Speaking in Singapore

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

12. Classic Mistakes

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

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repare thoroughly
air up (for discussion)
ass out (gifts for participation)
unctuate (speak clearly)
ause (after asking questions)
roper Protocol
ull (info from audience)