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Blog 5: How to Build an Operations Performance Management Framework | The Local Edge
Most local governments, school districts, and community colleges need a performance management framework but have no operational tool to build one from. This free 14-tab Google Sheets framework combines the Logic Model and Performance Management Pyramid - connecting Vision and Mission all the way to department-level KPI tracking and an auto-calculating efficiency dashboard. Built for cities, K-12 districts, and community colleges. Free forever.
Blog 4, 1.23.26: Who I Am & Why I Started Local Efficiency Solutions | The Local Edge
From city operations to community colleges and nonprofits—Mark Grabow’s background in Oregon public sector efficiency and private sector roles led to creating Local Efficiency Solutions: practical help for smaller organizations without big-firm overhead.
Blog 3, 12.12.25: The Secret Weapon That Reclaims 25% of Your Team’s Time - High-Impact Standard Operating Procedures | The Local Edge
Standard Operating Procedures aren’t paperwork - they’re a secret weapon. Discover how to create actionable SOPs that reclaim 25% of staff time and cut training hours dramatically.
Blog 2, 12.3.25: Streamline Local Government Operations - 3 Steps to Reclaim 20% Staff Time | The Local Edge
Three actionable steps for local government leaders to streamline operations and reclaim up to 20% staff time – plus a free Google Sheets audit template to identify low-hanging fruit fast.
Blog 1, 11.26.25: WCAG 2.1 Level AA - A Practical Compliance Guide for Local Governments | The Local Edge
Essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA guide for local government leaders: understand requirements, compliance deadlines (2026–2027), key exceptions, and download a free project management checklist.