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The Data Walk Toolkit
This practical guide turns data into conversation. It’s designed to help groups slow down, explore patterns, and make meaning together—before jumping to conclusions or strategy decisions.
Whether you’re in the early stages of strategic planning, reviewing quarterly performance, or aligning partners across sectors, this toolkit gives you the structure to make sense of data collaboratively and confidently.
What You’ll Discover:
A step-by-step process for hosting a data walk with your team or partners
The Data Compass, showing five data “lenses” that shape what we see
Reflection prompts to surface insight, not just information
A debrief flow to move from discussion to coordinated action
Conversation tools to connect insight to strategy and next steps
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Working with Sheila Weber and HomeGrown Strategies has been pivotal for our organization. The coaching and skill-building we’ve received have not only enhanced our leadership capabilities but also strengthened collaboration across our team.

Cheryl Wendt
Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
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