Handling Requests to Send Your Presentation

As a storyteller, you may receive requests to share your presentation with others. While it’s flattering to know that your work is appreciated, it’s important to consider the potential implications of sharing your content. In this section, we’ll discuss best practices for handling requests to send your presentation.

Factors to Consider Before Sharing

• Copyright and intellectual property: Ensure that you have the necessary rights to share your presentation. If you used copyrighted materials, obtain permission before sharing.
• Confidentiality: If your presentation contains sensitive or confidential information, be cautious about sharing it with unauthorized individuals.
• Purpose of sharing: Understand the reason for the request. Is the person interested in learning from your work, or do they have a specific use case in mind?
• Potential risks: Consider the potential risks of sharing your presentation, such as unauthorized use or misrepresentation of your content.

Best Practices for Sharing Presentations

• Get written consent: If you’re sharing your presentation with a third party, obtain written consent from them to use your content.
• Provide context: When sharing your presentation, provide context to help the recipient understand your message and intent.
• Limit distribution: Consider the potential consequences of widespread distribution. If there are risks involved, limit the number of people who have access to your presentation.
• Consider alternative formats: If you’re concerned about unauthorized sharing, consider providing your presentation in a format that is difficult to distribute, such as a password-protected PDF or a video file.
• Monitor usage: Keep track of who has access to your presentation and how it is being used. This can help you identify potential risks and take appropriate action.

When to Say No

• If sharing violates your copyright or confidentiality agreements.
• If you believe that sharing could harm your reputation or career.
• If you are uncomfortable with the potential consequences of sharing.