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Shivaji Das is a bestselling author, innovation keynote speaker, and strategy workshop leader based in Singapore. He works with organizations to unlock creativity, drive strategic growth, and foster transformative leadership across industries by blending insights from business, culture, and storytelling.

About Shivaji

Shivaji Das is an author and storyteller whose works explore innovation, cultural narratives, human experiences, and transformation. His books include “The Great Lockdown” and “Angels by the Murky River,” along with other works that examine the intersection of creativity, society, and change.

Through his writing and photography, he brings together diverse perspectives on innovation, resilience, and the evolving human condition. His work reflects a deep interest in how ideas move across cultures and how creativity shapes both individuals and organizations.

Speaking & Workshops

Shivaji speaks on topics such as innovation, strategic thinking, cultural intelligence, and leadership in complex environments. His keynotes are designed to help audiences rethink assumptions and embrace creative approaches to change.

He conducts corporate workshops focused on strategic thinking, innovation frameworks, and creative problem-solving. These sessions are tailored for leadership teams and organizations seeking practical tools to improve decision-making, collaboration, and long-term growth.

Media & Features

His work and interviews have been featured on BBC, CNBC, The Economist, Nikkei, South China Morning Post, and other international publications. See full list here

Awards & Recognition

  • Time Magazine Sub-Continental Drift Essay Contest — First Prize
  • Fair Australia Prize for Short Stories — Shortlisted

Festivals & Appearances

Shivaji has participated in international literary festivals and cultural forums, where he has presented his work on storytelling, identity, and innovation across societies.

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AWARDS

  • Time Magazine:  First Prize, Sub-Continental Drift Essay contest, 2002
  • Fair Australia Prize 2019: Shortlisted

APPEARANCES IN LITERARY FESTIVALS

2024:

Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore

2023:

Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore

2018:

Japan Writers Conference, Otaru, Japan:

  • Workshop on Travel Writing

Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore:

  • The Sensual World of Nepalese Temple Art: Classroom Series Talk
  • The Idea of “Authenticity” in Travel-Writing: Panel
  • Short Short Stories by Migrant Workers: A Reading  – Moderator

Hyderabad Literary Festival, Hyderabad, India:

  • Workshop on Travel Writing

Makassar Int. Writers Festival, Indonesia

  • Talks and Panels

2017:

Japan Writers Conference, Tokyo, Japan:

  • Talk on ‘Non-Required Travel: Collecting stories of unheard lives’

Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore:

  • Classroom lecture on ‘Travel Writing in the age of Instagram’
  • Moderator & Curator for ‘In their own words: Migrant Worker Poets’
  • Moderator for the panel ‘Speaking for the Voiceless’

George Town Literary Festival, Penang, Malaysia:

  • Launch of ‘Angels by the Murky River’

ASEAN Literary Festival, Jakarta, Indonesia:

  • Travel Writing Workshop
  • Panelist for ‘More than a travel story’

Cebu Literary Festival, Cebu, The Philippines:

  • Launch of ‘Angels by the Murky River’

Maitisong Festival, Gabarone, Botswana:

  • Launch of ‘Angels by the Murky River’

シヴァジ・ダス(Shivaji Das)

イノベーション・スピーカー|企業戦略ワークショップ・リーダー|ノンフィクション作家

シヴァジ・ダスは、シンガポールを拠点に活動するノンフィクション作家、イノベーション・スピーカー、そして企業向け戦略ワークショップのリーダーです。文化、ビジネス、ストーリーテリングの視点を融合させ、組織や個人が新しい発想と戦略的思考を育むことを支援しています。

彼の著作は、イノベーション、文化的ナラティブ、そして人間の経験をテーマにしており、国際的な読者層に向けて多様な視点を提示しています。

企業向けワークショップでは、創造的思考と戦略的意思決定を結びつけ、組織が変化の時代において新しい成長機会を見出すことを目的としています。

また、講演活動を通じて、アジアおよび国際的な会議、企業イベント、文学フェスティバルなどで幅広く発信を行っています。


主なテーマ

  • イノベーションと創造的思考
  • 企業戦略と組織変革
  • ストーリーテリングとナラティブ構築
  • 文化とビジネスの交差点

活動分野

  • 企業向け戦略・イノベーション・ワークショップ
  • キーノートスピーチ
  • 文学・ノンフィクション執筆
  • 国際カンファレンスおよびフェスティバル登壇

Shivaji Das(希瓦吉·达斯)

创新演讲者|企业战略工作坊导师|非虚构作家

Shivaji Das 是一位常驻新加坡的非虚构作家、创新演讲者以及企业战略工作坊导师。他融合文化、商业与叙事的视角,致力于帮助组织与个人激发创新思维并提升战略能力。

他的作品聚焦于创新、文化叙事以及人类经验,以多元化的国际视角呈现当代社会与商业变革中的深层思考。

在企业工作坊中,他将创造性思维与战略决策相结合,帮助组织在快速变化的环境中发现新的增长机会并实现转型。

他也活跃于国际会议、企业活动以及文学节等平台,进行主题演讲与分享。


核心主题

  • 创新与创造性思维
  • 企业战略与组织转型
  • 叙事与故事表达
  • 文化与商业的交汇

活动领域

  • 企业战略与创新工作坊
  • 主题演讲(Keynote Speech)
  • 非虚构文学写作
  • 国际会议与文化节活动

常驻地

新加坡