The Local Edge

The Local Edge

The Local Edge Podcast - Cutting through the chaos of public sector operations to deliver practical, actionable strategies for efficiency. Brought to you by Local Efficiency Solutions, LLC., and hosted by founder and principal consultant, Mark Grabow. LES Mission Statement: "At Local Efficiency Solutions, we partner with Oregon local governments, community colleges, and mission-driven nonprofits to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs where possible, and strengthen community services through practical, evidence-based consulting." Learn more - https://www.localefficiency.com/

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March 23, 2026 8 mins

I built this tool because it didn't exist... and I needed it.

 

In 20+ years of public sector project management work, I noticed an operational gap in tools available: the Logic Model is great for grant reporting but it's not an operational tool. The Performance Management Pyramid is great for strategicalignment but it doesn't help you run Tuesday. So I combined them. 

The result is a free 14-tab Google Sheets framework pre-built for ...

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Mark Grabow shares his background: 20+ years of project management and operations work across Oregon local governments (Portland, Gresham, Eugene), community colleges, nonprofits, and private-sector roles.

Hear why he founded Local Efficiency Solutions: to help rural and smaller public-sector organizations fill efficiency gaps without big-firm costs. Quick teaser for upcoming episodes on performance frameworks, WCAG, and more. Watc...

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Welcome to Episode 3 of The Local Edge, a podcast from Local Efficiency Solutions offering practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance operational efficiency in Oregon local governments, community colleges, and mission-driven nonprofits.

In this episode, host Mark Grabow - founder and principal consultant at Local Efficiency Solutions - explores how well-crafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can address common challenges...

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Just dropped Episode 2 of The Local Edge podcast!

The Local Edge Podcast - Cutting through the chaos of public sector operations to deliver practical, actionable strategies for efficiency. Brought to you by Local Efficiency Solutions, LLC., and hosted by founder and principal consultant, Mark Grabow.

Mission Statement: "At Local Efficiency Solutions, we partner with Oregon local governments, community colleges, and mission-driven non...

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The first episode of The Local Edge is now available!


The Local Edge Podcast - Cutting through the chaos of public sector operations to deliver practical, actionable strategies for efficiency.Brought to you by Local Efficiency Solutions, LLC., and hosted by founder and principal consultant, Mark Grabow.

Mission Statement: "At Local Efficiency Solutions, we partner with Oregon local governments, community colleges, and miss...

Mark as Played

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