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| + | Before and during the initial phase of his career, Joerg studied Physics, Business Administration, Marketing, and Advertising. Working for Nixdorf Computer in the 80's as a Communications Specialist, he moved up through the ranks in Sales and Marketing. Later with Siemens Nixdorf, he spent 8 years developing business for the company in almost all the countries in Asia. During his last posting to Singapore as a VP, he was responsible for the company’s business in the Transportation Sector and was involved in mainly Airport and Railway projects in Asia. Since 1999, Joerg has been running his own consulting practice here in Singapore, focusing on the areas of Business Development, Partner Search, Business Realignments and Interim Management. He is currently also holding senior management positions in local subsidiaries of mainly European Firms. Joerg is also an avid sailor participating in local regattas as well as teaching how to sail in his spare time. Multiple teambuilding and motivational events have been held on his sailing yacht "Red Bear" in recent years. He can be reached through his website [http://www.dexteritas.com Dexteritas Business Consulting] | ||
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Your guide to Singapore: Joerg Kalisch
About Your Guide
Before and during the initial phase of his career, Joerg studied Physics, Business Administration, Marketing, and Advertising. Working for Nixdorf Computer in the 80's as a Communications Specialist, he moved up through the ranks in Sales and Marketing. Later with Siemens Nixdorf, he spent 8 years developing business for the company in almost all the countries in Asia. During his last posting to Singapore as a VP, he was responsible for the company’s business in the Transportation Sector and was involved in mainly Airport and Railway projects in Asia. Since 1999, Joerg has been running his own consulting practice here in Singapore, focusing on the areas of Business Development, Partner Search, Business Realignments and Interim Management. He is currently also holding senior management positions in local subsidiaries of mainly European Firms. Joerg is also an avid sailor participating in local regattas as well as teaching how to sail in his spare time. Multiple teambuilding and motivational events have been held on his sailing yacht "Red Bear" in recent years. He can be reached through his website Dexteritas Business Consulting
Singapore: About Singapore Facts and figures
Singapore: Appointment Alert! Making appointments
Singapore: Business Dress Guidelines for business dress
Singapore: Conversation Welcome topics of conversation
Singapore: First Name or Title? Addressing others with respect
Singapore: Gift Giving Selecting and presenting an appropriate business gift
Singapore: Let's Make a Deal! What you should know before negotiating
Singapore: Prosperous Entertaining Entertaining for business success
Singapore: Public Behaviour Acceptable public conduct
Useful Web Sites for Singapore
About.com: Singapore for Visitors
Economist Country Briefings: Singapore
BBC Country Profiles: Singapore
World Health Organization: Singapore
Privacy Policy
Singapore Business Etiquette and Culture
This guide to Singapore business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Singapore. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Singapore business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Singapore. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Your contributions help us make Executive Planet™ the most comprehensive resource on Denyce Seow business etiquette and culture on the Internet.
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles, adherance to company policy, and more on Singapore business culture . . .
Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on Singapore business etiquette. . .
Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended apppointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Singapore business culture. . .
Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colours for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Singapore business culture. . .
First Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . .
Public Behaviour - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Singapore business culture. . .
Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more on Singapore business culture. .
Conversation - welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Singapore business etiquette. .. . .
