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Table 13: SMT sub-groups
SMT Function Outcome of Governance Groups Review
sub-group
Change Provides assurance of a formal process CMG is well run with good information feed,
Management to oversee the activity under the change and exception and highlights-based reporting.
Group (CMG) portfolio of programmes and projects, A key part of the success of the group is the
and that this is aligned to our strategy. investment in the PMO resource which assists
with the functioning of the group's meetings

Operational Provides assurance on all matters Name change from Operational Risk Review
Delivery related to the governance and Group to Operational Delivery Group. This
Group (ODG) processes of the operational delivery more appropriately describes the broad remit
of the strategy and business plan. of the group in terms of operational delivery.
An action plan specific to ODG is being
taken forward to support improvements
for this group

Information Provides assurance on the Data Group is well established.
Governance Security and Protection Toolkit and Recommendations included making
Group (IG) that other IG requirements are being greater use of the forward planner
operated and delivered to required to document the group's work
standards within NHS Resolution.
Provides operational oversight of
maintenance of ISO 27001 certification.

Significant Supports the prompt and effective The group has an established cycle of
Concerns management of significant concerns reporting to SMT twice a year and feedback
Group (SCG) identified by individual NHS services. suggests that this suits the nature of the
Functions where these give rise to a need content. Any urgent or important matters
for a coordinated organisational response. for decision or awareness are directed
to the CEO and/or other directors as
appropriate so that there are no 'surprises'
Workforce To ensure the organisation has oversight WSG is to be renamed Workforce
Strategy on workforce planning and staffing Development Group to make the distinction
Group (WSG) decisions and to build in a process of between its role and the more strategic
assurance and risk management. role of the new People Committee.
Terms of reference will be reviewed
to ensure clarity of responsibilities
between the People Committee, WDG
and operational management

The control environment Within the framework SMT maintain and update a
strategic risk register which reflects those risks that could
The system of internal control is designed to eliminate
have an impact on the delivery of our strategy. ODG are
risk where possible and manage residual risk to a
charged with the review of corporate operational risks
reasonable level, rather than to eliminate all risk of
that may impact the delivery of our business plan as well
failure to achieve objectives. Therefore, it provides a
as business as usual matters. Risk reporting and escalation
reasonable and not absolute assurance of effectiveness.
is set out in our risk management policy and procedure,
Capacity to handle risk which is published on our website:
https://resolution.nhs.uk/governance-
Through our risk management framework we regularly
policies/risk-management/.
considered the risks and issues that could have an
impact on the achievement of our business objectives.
This included consideration of the controls we have in
place to mitigate those risks and then, where required,
developing plans to bring those risks within appetite.