There’s been a dilemma in the oil industry for years concerning the sharing of data, knowledge and expertise. Should we share or keep it close and possibly have an advantage over our competitors? Is it worth the time and effort required for presentations and related approvals or is it a waste of time personally and for our employers? Lynn and I will share some of our experiences over the last 45 years including what sharing and collaboration has meant to our careers and what we have seen happen when the choice has been made to hold things close.